Head Start Teacher Jobs in Georgia
Head Start Teacher jobs in Georgia are concentrated in early childhood education programs, community action agencies, and federally funded Head Start and Early Head Start centers, with openings available from entry-level classroom assistants to lead teachers and site coordinators. Atlanta, Savannah, and Augusta are the largest hiring markets, anchored by well-established grantees such as Sheltering Arms Early Education and Family Centers, the Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta, and Clarke County School District. The most in-demand specializations include early intervention, dual-language instruction, and family engagement coordination. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Position Description:
The Early Head Start Teacher for Coastal GA CAA will ensure that all children are provided daily care and education to meet the physical, emotional , intellectual and social needs in accordance with education services, plans, policies and Head Start Performance Standards.
The EHS Teacher will recognize milestones of infant and toddler development in the areas of cognition, social skills acquisition, physical growth, emotional health, monitors signs of illness, neglect, abuse and changes in a child's behavior or physical status.
The EHS Teacher will ensure that all education service area plans are followed in maintaining a safe environment with appropriate supervision that promotes age appropriate physical kinesthetic activities.
Essential Functions/Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement schedules, routines and activities in accordance with HS Performance Standards, and Licensing requirements
- Refer children with suspected problems to the appropriate Area Coordinator for follow-up
- Use age appropriate behavior managment techniques
- Provide constant supervision of all children at all times. Children are never to be left alone for any length of time
- Responsible for the screening and ongoing assessment of children
- Ensure infants are held while being fed and are not laid down to sleep with a bottle
- Attend training for Sudden Infant Death Syndrome and other appropriate training on an ongoing basis
- Be responsible for no more than four infants and toddlers, and that nor more than eight infants and toddlers are placed in any one group
- Meet with the Center Supervisor on a regular basis to discuss concerns/needs per organization, Federal, State and local guidelines when deemed necessary
- Assist/familiarize EHS parents with the philosophy, policies and routines within the overall program
- Adapts the curriculum plan of the day based on attendance and staffing
- Arranges and conducts parent/staff conferences and home visits
- Demonstrates model teaching techniques in assigned classroom
- Counsel parents in meeting their social and educational development goals for their children
- Confer with parents and staff to discuss early childhood activities, policies and student behavioral or learning strengths or challenges within the assigned classroom
- As assigned, observes classrooms for Developmentally Appropriate Practice (DAP) environment, required posted materials, adequate and appropriate materials, and safety/sanitation within all sites; including Federal, State and agency guidelines
- Ensure that individualized learning experiences are occurring within assigned classrooms
- Ensure appropriate documentation of anecdotal and observation notes, with an emphasis on individualized teaching methods and models as mandated within the Head Start Performance Standards; including an anti-bias approach
- Document all information in the program database
- Perform other work related and/or duties as assigned
Other Responsibilities:
- Monitor and review lesson plans and children's files for compliance and Developmentally Appropriate Practice (DAP)
- Monitor and ensure that services are charted and recorded in accordance with Federal, State and agency standards within the overall program and partnership sites
- Maintain up to date documentation of the Infant/Toddler Environment Rating Scale-Revised Edition (ITERS-R)
- Ensuring compliance and reporting for the overall occupational safety and health practice systems
- Immediately reporting any child abuse, unsafe or hazardous conditions and/or any injury within sites
Employment Standards or Job Requirements:
Education, Training, Special Licenses: Completion of CDA Child Development Associate, Associates of Bachelor degree in Early Childhood. Must have an acceptable Drug Screen and Criminal Background check.
Must have the ability to create a classroom atmosphere in which children can develop physically, intellectually, emotionally, socially and creatively
Excellent written, verbal/nonverbal and computer skills are required
Ability to work independently and as part of a team including the ability to understand and respect diversity
Experience: One (1) year or more related classroom experience
Skill at: Knowledge of Early Childhood Development inlcuding social/emotional development. Must adhere to confidentiality standards
Typical Physical Demands:
Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds
The job also requires walking, standing, bending, pushing and kneeling
Must submit to drug screening if drug use suspected
Typical Mental Demands:
Must be able to read, comprehend and follow directions
Working Conditions:
This job is performed in a classroom setting
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $16.94 per hour
Expected hours: 40.0 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Position Description:
The Early Head Start Teacher for Coastal GA CAA will ensure that all children are provided daily care and education to meet the physical, emotional , intellectual and social needs in accordance with education services, plans, policies and Head Start Performance Standards.
The EHS Teacher will recognize milestones of infant and toddler development in the areas of cognition, social skills acquisition, physical growth, emotional health, monitors signs of illness, neglect, abuse and changes in a child's behavior or physical status.
The EHS Teacher will ensure that all education service area plans are followed in maintaining a safe environment with appropriate supervision that promotes age appropriate physical kinesthetic activities.
Essential Functions/Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement schedules, routines and activities in accordance with HS Performance Standards, and Licensing requirements
- Refer children with suspected problems to the appropriate Area Coordinator for follow-up
- Use age appropriate behavior managment techniques
- Provide constant supervision of all children at all times. Children are never to be left alone for any length of time
- Responsible for the screening and ongoing assessment of children
- Ensure infants are held while being fed and are not laid down to sleep with a bottle
- Attend training for Sudden Infant Death Syndrome and other appropriate training on an ongoing basis
- Be responsible for no more than four infants and toddlers, and that nor more than eight infants and toddlers are placed in any one group
- Meet with the Center Supervisor on a regular basis to discuss concerns/needs per organization, Federal, State and local guidelines when deemed necessary
- Assist/familiarize EHS parents with the philosophy, policies and routines within the overall program
- Adapts the curriculum plan of the day based on attendance and staffing
- Arranges and conducts parent/staff conferences and home visits
- Demonstrates model teaching techniques in assigned classroom
- Counsel parents in meeting their social and educational development goals for their children
- Confer with parents and staff to discuss early childhood activities, policies and student behavioral or learning strengths or challenges within the assigned classroom
- As assigned, observes classrooms for Developmentally Appropriate Practice (DAP) environment, required posted materials, adequate and appropriate materials, and safety/sanitation within all sites; including Federal, State and agency guidelines
- Ensure that individualized learning experiences are occurring within assigned classrooms
- Ensure appropriate documentation of anecdotal and observation notes, with an emphasis on individualized teaching methods and models as mandated within the Head Start Performance Standards; including an anti-bias approach
- Document all information in the program database
- Perform other work related and/or duties as assigned
Other Responsibilities:
- Monitor and review lesson plans and children's files for compliance and Developmentally Appropriate Practice (DAP)
- Monitor and ensure that services are charted and recorded in accordance with Federal, State and agency standards within the overall program and partnership sites
- Maintain up to date documentation of the Infant/Toddler Environment Rating Scale-Revised Edition (ITERS-R)
- Ensuring compliance and reporting for the overall occupational safety and health practice systems
- Immediately reporting any child abuse, unsafe or hazardous conditions and/or any injury within sites
Employment Standards or Job Requirements:
Education, Training, Special Licenses: Completion of CDA Child Development Associate, Associates of Bachelor degree in Early Childhood. Must have an acceptable Drug Screen and Criminal Background check.
Must have the ability to create a classroom atmosphere in which children can develop physically, intellectually, emotionally, socially and creatively
Excellent written, verbal/nonverbal and computer skills are required
Ability to work independently and as part of a team including the ability to understand and respect diversity
Experience: One (1) year or more related classroom experience
Skill at: Knowledge of Early Childhood Development inlcuding social/emotional development. Must adhere to confidentiality standards
Typical Physical Demands:
Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds
The job also requires walking, standing, bending, pushing and kneeling
Must submit to drug screening if drug use suspected
Typical Mental Demands:
Must be able to read, comprehend and follow directions
Working Conditions:
This job is performed in a classroom setting
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $16.94 per hour
Expected hours: 40.0 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
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The qualifications that appear most often in head start teacher jobs across Georgia.
- Associate or bachelor's degree in early childhood education or a closely related field
- Active Georgia Childcare and Parent Services (CAPS) credential or Child Development Associate (CDA) credential
- Demonstrated experience working with children ages birth to five in a structured setting
- Knowledge of Head Start Program Performance Standards and school readiness goals
- Ability to complete Georgia's required background check and fingerprinting clearance
- Strong family engagement and community outreach skills aligned with Head Start mission
Head Start Teacher Jobs in Georgia: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a head start teacher in Georgia?
To become a head start teacher in Georgia, you need at minimum an associate degree in early childhood education, though a bachelor's degree is increasingly required for lead teacher roles. Many programs require or prefer a Child Development Associate credential, which is awarded through the Council for Professional Recognition. Georgia's Bright from the Start licensing office oversees childcare facility requirements, and completing that state registration process is typically a condition of employment at licensed centers.
Which companies hire head start teachers in Georgia?
Employers hiring head start teachers in Georgia right now include Easter Seals, Coastal Georgia Area Community Action Authority, and Community Action For Improvement, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Georgia's Head Start programs are administered through a mix of community action agencies, school districts, and nonprofit grantees that receive federal funding and hire year-round to meet enrollment mandates.
Which Georgia cities have the most head start teacher jobs?
Atlanta, Claxton, and Savannah have the most head start teacher openings in Georgia. Atlanta drives the bulk of postings due to the metro's size, density of community action agencies, and major grantees operating multiple sites across Fulton and DeKalb counties, while Savannah and Augusta reflect strong Head Start infrastructure tied to their respective county school systems and regional nonprofit networks.
Are there remote head start teacher jobs in Georgia?
Yes, but they're rare. Head start teaching is an inherently in-person role centered on direct interaction with children and families in a licensed classroom setting, so fully remote positions are uncommon. About 0% of head start teacher openings tied to Georgia are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those tend to be administrative, coaching, or training roles rather than direct classroom instruction positions.
How can I get hired as a head start teacher in Georgia with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying for a teacher assistant or classroom aide role, which most Georgia Head Start grantees fill without requiring prior lead-teacher experience. Organizations like Sheltering Arms and county-operated programs routinely hire candidates who hold a CDA credential or are actively enrolled in an early childhood education program at a Georgia community or state college. Volunteering with Georgia's Pre-K or AmeriCorps programs builds both classroom hours and professional references that strengthen your application significantly.
Where can I find and apply to head start teacher jobs in Georgia?
You can find and apply to head start teacher jobs in Georgia on Migrate Mate, which lists current Georgia openings updated regularly. Search the listings to find roles that match your location, experience level, and credential, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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