Early Head Start Teacher in Canon City, Colorado at Starpoint

Early Head Start Teacher
Location: Starpoint's SPIN Early Childhood Care and Education Center, 1339 Elm Avenue, Cañon City, CO 81212
Position Type: Full-Time

We are seeking a caring, energetic, and qualified Early Head Start Teacher to provide high-quality early childhood education services for infants and toddlers ages 0–3. The successful candidate will create a nurturing learning environment that promotes school readiness, supports family engagement, and follows Head Start Performance Standards.

• Plan and implement developmentally appropriate curriculum and activities.
• Foster children's cognitive, social-emotional, language, and physical development.
• Conduct ongoing child assessments and maintain accurate documentation.
• Maintain a safe, healthy, and engaging classroom environment.
• Partner with families to support children's growth and development.
• Participate in home visits, parent conferences, and family engagement activities.
• Ensure compliance with Early Head Start, state licensing, and agency requirements.
• Collaborate with teaching staff, specialists, and community partners.

• Associate's Degree in Early Childhood Education (ECE) or Infant/Toddler Development; OR
• Child Development Associate (CDA) credential with Infant/Toddler endorsement and willingness to continue education. OR
• PDIS Level 3 or higher with the willingness to pursue Associates or CDA
• Experience working with infants and toddlers.
• Ability to pass background checks and meet Colorado licensing requirements.

• Strong classroom management
• Knowledge of child development principles
• Family-centered approach
• Excellent communication and documentation skills
• Team-oriented mindset

• Meaningful work supporting children and families
• Ongoing professional development
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Opportunities for career growth in early childhood education