EARLY HEAD START TEACHER

Join Learning Grove, a leading nonprofit early childhood education provider serving Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky for over 40 years, as an Early Childhood Education Teacher. In our beautifully designed, high-quality classrooms, you will be a catalyst for young learners' development—from ages 6 weeks to 6 years—by planning and implementing engaging, research-based lesson plans. Using the Constructivist Theory and embracing child-led play and social-emotional learning, you will help co-create a safe, stimulating environment that partners with parents to shape a child’s future. Learn more about our mission and impact at Learning Grove.

Job Requirements

• Education & Certification:
  • Minimum of a Child Development Associate (CDA) certification is required; an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field is preferred.
  • Completion of a State Approved Orientation for Child Care Providers, with daily implementation supported by the Director/Assistant Director.

• Experience & Skills:
  • Prior experience working with young children, demonstrating effective classroom management through positive redirection, problem solving, setting appropriate limits, and active listening.
  • Ability to develop and deliver a quality curriculum that promotes intellectual, social-emotional, physical, and language development.
  • Strong communication skills to build trusting relationships with families, colleagues, and community stakeholders.
  • A commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusivity, with the ability to maintain confidentiality regarding program details.

• Physical Demands:
  • Must be able to sit, stand, walk, bend, and lift objects of up to 20 pounds.
  • Reasonable accommodations available for individuals with disabilities.

Benefits

• Insurance & Financial Plans:
  • Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability Coverage
  • 403(b) Retirement Plan

• Work-Life and Professional Support:
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Generous paid time off, including holidays and professional development days
  • Free child care for Kentucky residents who live and work at a child care center in Kentucky
  • Access to free and reduced college tuition, plus scholarship opportunities for Kentucky residents (up to $750 per semester for participants in the CDA program at Cincinnati State)

Responsibilities

• Curriculum & Instruction: