Early Head Start Teacher

Company: Commission On Economic Opportunity
Location: Hoosick Falls
Posted on: April 2, 2026

Job Description:

CEO is a Community Action Agency that’s committed to making a positive impact by supporting our customers, colleagues, and community. We’re looking for individuals to join our agency that support and believe in our Values of: Helping Others, Respect, Accountability, Innovation & Teamwork . CEO’s many programs offer a broad range of services to meet the needs of our community. Our Hoosick Falls Family Resource Center is seeking an Early Head Start Teacher that will: Nurture and support the development and learning of children aged 6 weeks to 3 years old through the implementation of a developmentally appropriate curriculum. Use age-appropriate and positive guidance strategies to teach, encourage, and redirect inappropriate classroom behavior Build positive relati onships with staff and families through positive and professional communication. Create a welcoming classroom environment Plan and implement a daily education program for infant and toddler children that integrates all components of Head Start/Early Head Start Performance Standards. Work collaboratively with the classroom co-teacher and all other program staff. Complete all required paperwork including lesson plans. Observation notes, health logs, child assessments, etc. Create and maintain a safe and healthy environment ensuring adequate supervision and compliance with licensing. Candidate Qualifications: An AAS or bachelor’s degree in early childhood education or Infant/Toddler CDA (Child Development Associate) Knowledge of Infant/Toddler child development and family interaction Candidate must be authorized to work in the US without the need for Visa Sponsorship Other Benefits Include: Competitive Hourly Rate Offered>$20/hr with CDA ~$22/hr with associate’s degree Monday-Friday 730am-3pm (Full year position) Casual Dress Code Healthcare, Dental, and Vision Insurance (Flexible Spending/Dependent Care Accounts) * Cash payment of three thousand dollars for waiving health insurance (FT)* Telemedicine offered to staff Employee Assistance Program Optional 403(b) Retirement Plan* 12 paid holidays 1 week off between Christmas and New Years, February, & April school break. PTO/Sick Time Accrual When eligible, Employer Sponsored Pension Plan starting at 5% of salary contribution* CEO qualifies eligible employees for the Federal School Loan Forgiveness Program* CEO is part of the Quality Stars program and scholarship opportunities are available for staff to advance their education and deepen their qualifications as early childhood professionals. Please note: applicants for this position will be required to complete standard background clearances. Apply: https://www.ceoempowers.org/about/join-us/ Call: 518-272-6012, ext. 301 EOE/AA

Keywords: Commission On Economic Opportunity, Chicopee , Early Head Start Teacher, Education / Teaching , Hoosick Falls, Massachusetts