Head Start Teacher - JJ Flynn Elementary

Description Head Start is a federally-funded, national child and family development program which provides comprehensive services for pregnant women, children from birth to age five, and their families. Services for children promote school readiness, and include early education, health, nutrition, mental health, and services for children with special needs.

Services for parents promote family engagement, and include parent leadership and social service supports. Serve as lead or co-teacher in an outcomes-oriented, team environment under the supervision of the Head Start County Supervisor. Ensure program compliance with federal Head Start Program Performance Standards, Vermont Child Care Licensing regulations, the CVHS Active Supervision Protocol, as well as all other applicable regulations, best practices, and agency and program policies and procedures.

Provide and maintain safe, healthy, friendly, and developmentally appropriate environment for young children. Maintain the highest standards of diplomacy and professionalism, in all settings within and outside of Champlain Valley Office of Economic Opportunity (CVOEO), in representing CVOEO, Champlain Valley Head Start (CVHS), and CVHS children and families.

Exercise good judgment in all situation. If you want to make a difference in the lives of young children and their families, consider joining the Head Start community! Please view our job description: Head Start Teacher 40 hours/week, approximately 42 weeks/year (summer layoff). Rate of pay during first 60- working day probationary period is $23.

73 - $28.08/hour; post probationary rate of pay is $24.07 - $28.76/hour.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education or related field and a current Vermont Agency of Education teaching license with an endorsement in Early Childhood Education preferred. Licensure with an additional endorsement in Early Childhood Special Education is preferred. Knowledge and experience in developmentally appropriate early childhood practice, child outcome assessment, child behavior management, and curriculum planning, development and implementation; a commitment to social justice and to working with families with limited financial resources; excellent verbal and written communication (bilingual abilities a plus), documentation, and record-keeping skills; valid driver’s license, access to reliable transportation; physical ability to carry out required tasks.

When you come to work for CVOEO you're getting so much more than a paycheck! We offer a great working environment and an excellent benefit package including medical, dental and vision insurance, paid holidays, generous time off, a retirement plan and discounted gym membership. Interested in working with us? To apply, please include a cover letter and resume.

CVOEO is interested in candidates who can contribute to our diversity and excellence. Applicants are encouraged to include in their cover letter information about how they will further this goal. We are one of the 2026 Best Places to Work in Vermont! Join us to find out why!