Infant-Toddler Lead Teacher

Head Start for Kent County
Grand Rapids, MI

Job Description

Job Description

Position Overview:

A Head Start Infant/Toddler Lead-Teacher ensures the implementation of the Head Start program in a safe environment for children in accordance with the performance standards by meeting the physical, social, intellectual, emotional and cultural needs of each enrolled child in partnership with parents.

Where will I be working?

HS4KC has multiple locations all over Kent County, and openings occur regularly at most of our sites. We'd love to discuss which site(s) you prefer to work at when we interview you!

Base Pay

  • $22.72 AA start rate
  • $25.50 BA start rate
  • Potential for wage increases based on past related job experience and degree

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

  • Developing Curriculum
  • Documentation
  • Classroom Responsibilities
  • Working with Parents
  • Recruitment/Enrollment
  • Guidelines and Procedures

Required Education and Experience:

One of the following:

  • Minimum Associate Degree (Bachelor Degree preferred) with stated major in ECE (Early Childhood Education) or (CD) Child Development
  • An Associate Degree in any field with a minimum of twelve (12) credit hours in ECE/CD with emphasis on infant/toddler development.

*Requirements are based on the Head Start Reauthorization Act of 2007 (P.L. 110-134) and the Licensing Rules for Child Care Centers (2006 MR 11, Eff. Dec. 7, 2006) and are subject to change.

  1. Related Field means child guidance/counseling, child psychology and family studies. 2006 MR 11, Eff. Dec. 7, 2006; R 400.5103
    (a) Note: at the time of this revision, U.S. Dept of Health and Human Services has the definition of “degree in related field” under review. OHS-PCJ-001.
  2. Child Care Administration means child care administration, education administration or business administration. 2006 MR 11, Eff. Dec. 7, 2006; R 400.5103(b).

DISCLAIMER : This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the agency. Employees in this position must be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with reasonable accommodation.

Company Description

Head Start for Kent County provides high quality services at no cost to qualifying families. We work alongside families to deliver comprehensive services to children five and under, promoting their well-being and development.

We offer an excellent benefits package with health insurance that starts after just 30 days of employment. Several benefits are even at little to no cost to the employee. We provide generous time-off and paid holiday policies that start on your very first day. Additional perks include half-day work on Fridays, Employee Assistance Programs providing corporate discounts, wellness programs for both physical and mental health including free counseling sessions, retention and attendance incentives, professional development opportunities, tuition reimbursement, including paid in full CDA’s and assistance with Associates degrees and above.

Find out about these and other ways in which we invest in our employees at -perks

Company Description

Head Start for Kent County provides high quality services at no cost to qualifying families. We work alongside families to deliver comprehensive services to children five and under, promoting their well-being and development.\r\n\r\nWe offer an excellent benefits package with health insurance that starts after just 30 days of employment. Several benefits are even at little to no cost to the employee. We provide generous time-off and paid holiday policies that start on your very first day. Additional perks include half-day work on Fridays, Employee Assistance Programs providing corporate discounts, wellness programs for both physical and mental health including free counseling sessions, retention and attendance incentives, professional development opportunities, tuition reimbursement, including paid in full CDA’s and assistance with Associates degrees and above.\r\n\r\nFind out about these and other ways in which we invest in our employees at

Posted 2026-04-05

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