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Head Start Teacher

Amergis

Laurel, DEContract$750/wkTracked 3w agoSeen in employer's feed 4 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$750/wk
Location
Laurel, DE
Schedule
Contract
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Certification For Early Childhood EducationChild Development AssociateCDA

Job overview

Amergis is hiring a Head Start Teacher. The Early Childhood Teacher/Educator provides educational programming focused on early literacy, numeracy, and social skills to prepare children for school, forms partnerships with families, and tailors individualized outcomes across infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and school‑aged children.

Key focus areas include Provide educational programming focused on early literacy, numeracy and social skills, Form meaningful partnerships with families for individualized outcomes, and Work with children of varying ages in multiple settings.

Important skills include Organizational Skills.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Organizational Skills

Qualifications

Certification for Early Childhood EducationChild Development AssociateCDACurrent Health CertificateMeet All Federal, State and Local RequirementsMust Be at Least 18 Years of AgeBachelor's in Early Childhood EducationCurrent CPRTB QuestionnairePPDChest X-Ray

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match

Full job description

The Early Childhood Teacher, or Early Childhood Educator role is to provide educational programing that focuses on early literacy, numeracy and social skills in efforts to prepare children for the formal school setting.

The Early Childhood Teacher/Educator aids in forming meaningful partnerships with families and child specific focus for individualized outcomes.

The Early Childhood Teacher, or Early Childhood Educator works with children of varying ages: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-aged in a variety of settings.

Minimum Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, preferred

  • Certification for Early Childhood Education (Child Development Associate, CDA) as required by state/ client or contract

  • Complies with all relevant professional standards of practice

  • Current CPR if applicable

  • TB questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable

  • Current Health certificate (per contract or state regulation)

  • Must meet all federal, state and local requirements

  • Strong organizational skills

  • Must be at least 18 years of age

Benefits

At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:

  • Competitive pay & weekly paychecks

  • Health, dental, vision, and life insurance

  • 401(k) savings plan

  • Awards and recognition programs

*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.

About Amergis

Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.

Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Job Category: Education

Job Function: Education | Early Childhood Teacher | Early Childhood Teacher School

Job Type: Contract - Full Time

Setting: Schools

Position Type: Healthcare

Office Number: 0314

Contract Duration: 26

Pay Rate: $750 / Week

Date Posted: 2026-08-04T20:11:23

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