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Build Strong Foundations.\nXiente is seeking caring, dedicated, and qualified Early Head Start Teachers to support the growth and development of infants and toddlers during the most critical years of life.\nThis is more than a teaching position. It's an opportunity to positively impact children and families by providing nurturing care, meaningful learning experiences, and strong relationships that support healthy development from the very beginning.\nAs an Early Head Start Teacher, you will create a safe, engaging, and developmentally appropriate environment where infants and toddlers can explore, learn, and thrive. You'll work alongside families, support staff, and program leadership to ensure every child receives individualized support that promotes school readiness and lifelong success.\nWhy Join Xiente?\nMake a meaningful difference during a child's earliest developmental years.\nHelp prepare children for lifelong learning and success.\nWork in a supportive, mission-driven Early Childhood Education environment.\nReceive ongoing coaching, professional development, and training opportunities.\nCollaborate with experienced teachers, family advocates, and educational leaders.\nBe part of an organization committed to children, families, and community success.\nPosition Summary\nThe Early Head Start Teacher is responsible for providing high-quality early childhood education services for infants and toddlers while creating a nurturing and developmentally appropriate learning environment.\nTeachers support children's physical, cognitive, language, social-emotional, and motor development through responsive caregiving, individualized instruction, intentional learning experiences, and strong family partnerships.\nUnder the supervision of the Center Director, the Early Head Start Teacher implements curriculum, conducts assessments, maintains compliance with program standards, and ensures children receive the care and support necessary to reach developmental milestones.\nMinimum Educational Requirement (Required)\nCandidates MUST possess one of the following:\n Infant/Toddler Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential, OR\n Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education (ECE), OR\n Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education (ECE)\nApplicants who do not possess one of the educational credentials listed above will not meet the minimum qualifications for this position.\nEssential Duties & Responsibilities\nInfant & Toddler Care and Development\nProvide nurturing, responsive, and developmentally appropriate care to infants and toddlers.\nBuild positive, trusting relationships that support children's emotional security and healthy development.\nMaintain active supervision and required classroom ratios at all times.\nSupport children's language, cognitive, social-emotional, fine motor, and gross motor development.\nFollow individual feeding, sleeping, toileting, and caregiving routines.\nUtilize positive guidance techniques to encourage healthy social-emotional development.\nSupport children's curiosity, exploration, and learning through age-appropriate interactions.\nCreate a safe, clean, healthy, and nurturing classroom environment.\nCurriculum & Learning\nImplement Creative Curriculum to support individualized learning and development.\nCreate engaging learning experiences based on each child's developmental level, interests, and strengths.\nDesign classroom environments that promote exploration, communication, creativity, and discovery.\nAlign instruction with Pennsylvania Early Learning Standards and Early Learning Outcomes Framework (ELOF).\nSupport program School Readiness Goals through intentional teaching practices.\nMaintain classroom materials and learning environments that promote engagement and development.\nObservation, Assessment & Documentation\nConduct ongoing child observations and developmental monitoring.\nComplete Teaching Strategies GOLD assessments and required checkpoints.\nUtilize assessment data to individualize instruction and support developmental growth.\nConduct required ASQ developmental and social-emotional screenings.\nMaintain accurate child files, portfolios, assessments, and documentation.\nComplete all required documentation and data entry within established timelines.\nIndividualized Support\nSupport children with varying developmental abilities and learning needs.\nImplement strategies outlined in IFSPs, IEPs, and developmental support plans.\nCollaborate with disabilities, health, nutrition, behavioral health, and family support staff.\nParticipate in interdisciplinary meetings and family conferences as needed.\nAdapt classroom activities and environments to support individual child success.\nFamily Engagement\nEstablish positive and respectful partnerships with families.\nMaintain regular communication regarding children's development and classroom experiences.\nConduct required home visits and parent-teacher conferences.\nEncourage family participation in children's learning and development.\nCollaborate with Family Advocates to support family goals and strengthen home-school partnerships.\nHealth, Safety & Compliance\nMaintain a safe and healthy environment for children at all times.\nFollow established health, sanitation, diapering, handwashing, feeding, and safety procedures.\nConduct daily health and safety monitoring of classroom spaces.\nMaintain confidentiality regarding children, families, and staff.\nFollow all Head Start Performance Standards, Keystone STARS requirements, CACFP regulations, and childcare licensing requirements.\nReport concerns regarding child welfare in accordance with mandated reporting requirements.\nProfessional Growth & Team Collaboration\nParticipate in coaching, reflective supervision, and professional development activities.\nAttend required staff meetings, trainings, workshops, and conferences.\nWork collaboratively with teaching teams, center leadership, and support staff.\nMaintain professional conduct, consistent attendance, and reliability.\nContribute to a positive, child-focused team culture.\nRequirements\nRequired Qualifications\nInfant/Toddler CDA, Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education, or Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education required.\nExperience working with infants and/or toddlers in a childcare, Early Childhood Education, Early Head Start, Head Start, or related setting.\nKnowledge of child development and developmentally appropriate practices for infants and toddlers.\nAbility to provide nurturing, responsive, relationship-based caregiving.\nStrong communication and interpersonal skills.\nStrong observation, documentation, and organizational skills.\nAbility to maintain classroom ratios and actively supervise children.\nAbility to work collaboratively with families and multidisciplinary teams.\nBasic computer proficiency and ability to complete electronic documentation.\nAbility to obtain all required clearances and certifications.\nPreferred Qualifications\nOne or more years of experience in an infant or toddler classroom.\nExperience in Early Head Start, Head Start, childcare centers, or Early Childhood Education programs.\nKnowledge of Creative Curriculum and Teaching Strategies GOLD.\nExperience supporting children with IFSPs, developmental delays, or additional learning needs.\nBilingual English/Spanish skills preferred but not required.\nFamiliarity with Head Start Performance Standards, Keystone STARS, and Pennsylvania childcare regulations.\nInfant/Child CPR and First Aid certification.\nWhat We're Looking For\nThe ideal candidate:\nMeets the required CDA or ECE degree qualification.\nHas a genuine passion for working with infants, toddlers, and families.\nUnderstands the importance of responsive caregiving and relationship-based teaching.\nIs comfortable with diapering, feeding, toileting, and daily caregiving responsibilities.\nDemonstrates patience, warmth, professionalism, and flexibility.\nMaintains strong attention to detail with assessments and documentation.\nCreates engaging learning experiences that support child development.\nValues teamwork, collaboration, and continuous professional growth.\nBelieves every child deserves a strong start and every family deserves support.\nClearances & Certifications\nCandidates must be able to obtain and maintain:\nPA Child Abuse Clearance\nPA Criminal History Clearance\nFBI Fingerprinting Clearance\nNational Sex Offender Registry Clearance\nHealth Assessment and TB Documentation\nInfant/Child CPR and First Aid Certification (or ability to obtain after hire)\nPhysical 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