Overview

Our Early Head Start program is experiencing exciting growth as we expand services to support more children and families in our community. As a result of this expansion, we are hiring 10 new teachers to staff additional classrooms and ensure we continue delivering high-quality, nurturing early learning experiences. Position Title: Early Head Start Teacher Location: Lynchburg Benefits: Salary Range: $19.25-$22.25/Hour Over 5 weeks of Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay to use at your discretion Medical, Dental, and Vision Flexible Spending Account (FSA) 403(b) Retirement plan with company match and contribution Tuition Reimbursement Professional development opportunities Company Paid Life insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability insurance Summary: Join a supportive Early Head Start team where you can make a meaningful impact in the lives of infants, toddlers, and their families. As an EHS Teacher, you'll work alongside a co-teacher to create a safe, engaging, and nurturing classroom that supports each child's growth and development. This role blends hands-on teaching with relationship-building-partnering with families, planning fun and purposeful activities, and helping children build a strong foundation for lifelong learning. You'll also have access to ongoing coaching and professional development to continue growing in your career. Success In This Role Looks Like: Creating a warm, structured classroom where children feel safe, supported, and ready to learnPlanning engaging, developmentally appropriate activities that support each child's growthWorking closely with your teaching team and program staff to support every child's successBuilding positive relationships with families through regular communication, home visits, and conferencesUsing observations and assessments to guide learning and identify opportunities for supportMaintaining a well-organized classroom that meets program and licensing standards Career Path: EHS Teacher > EHS Teacher II > Senior Teacher > EHS Supervising Teacher > EHS Center Manager What You Bring To The Team: Passion for working with young children and supporting familiesAbility to build strong, professional relationships with children, families, and team membersStrong organization skills and ability to manage multiple prioritiesComfort in a fast-paced, active environment (including lifting, bending, indoor/outdoor play)Willingness to travel locally a few times per year for home visits and trainingBasic computer skills and willingness to learn program systems Requirements for Consideration: Experience working with children. A minimum of a Child Development Associate (CDA) or comparable credential with a focus on infant and toddler development. Or a Bachelor's degree in Child Development , Early Childhood Education, or related field. Must be at least 18 years of age or older. Must pass and maintain all required background checks. Why Join HumanKind: At HumanKind, your work has real impact. Whether you're working directly with children and families or supporting programs behind the scenes, you'll be able to see how what you do contributes to meaningful outcomes in your community. We're a mission-driven, growing organization where your role won't feel small. You'll have opportunities to learn, take on new challenges, and grow your career over time. Many of our team members expand their responsibilities or move into new roles as they develop. You'll also be part of a supportive, close-knit team that values collaboration, kindness, and showing up for one another. We work hard, but we also enjoy what we do-and who we do it with. We Value: Actively working for equity and inclusivity, practicing humility and curiosity,takingresponsibility, continuously evolving for change. Prioritizing caring for our people, fostering a nurturing environment, celebrating small wins, acknowledging challenges,embracinginnovation and adaptability. Nurturing growth in ourselves and others,leveragingstrengths, equipping with too