About the role
Description
Early Head Start Teacher
SPIN Early Childhood & Education Center – Cañon City, Colorado
Build a Career That Changes Lives
Are you looking for more than just a teaching job? At Starpoint’s SPIN Early Childhood & Education Center, you will have the opportunity to help infants and toddlers learn, grow, and thrive during the most important years of their development.
As an
Early Head Start Teacher
, you will create a safe, nurturing classroom where children feel valued, families feel supported, and every milestone is celebrated. Your work will make a lasting difference—not only for the children in your classroom, but for their entire families.
Grow Your Career with Starpoint
You do not need to have every qualification on your first day.
Starpoint will invest in your professional development and help you gain the education, training, credentials, and skills needed to become fully qualified for the position.
If you are caring, dependable, and passionate about working with young children, we want to help you build a rewarding career in early childhood education.
Why You’ll Love Working at SPIN
Teaching at SPIN is meaningful, rewarding work. You will:
Build strong, lasting relationships with children and families
Help infants and toddlers develop socially, emotionally, physically, and cognitively
Work in a supportive, team-centered environment
Receive training and opportunities for continued professional growth
Gain valuable experience in Early Head Start and early childhood education
Enjoy the satisfaction of knowing your work makes a difference every day
Be part of Starpoint, a respected local nonprofit serving the Cañon City community
Benefits of Working for Starpoint
Eligible employees may receive:
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Paid time off and paid holidays
Employer-sponsored life insurance
Retirement plan with employer match
Employee Assistance Program
Professional development and training opportunities
Support in earning required Early Head Start credentials and completing continuing education
A rewarding career with opportunities to learn and grow
Requirements
What You’ll Do
Create a warm, safe, and engaging classroom environment
Provide responsive, developmentally appropriate care for infants and toddlers
Plan and implement learning experiences that support each child’s individual development
Establish consistent routines that promote security, trust, and independence
Observe children’s progress and maintain required documentation
Partner with families and communicate regularly about their child’s development
Support children’s health, nutrition, safety, and social-emotional well-being
Maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming classroom
Work collaboratively with other teachers, family-service staff, and program leadership
Follow Early Head Start, licensing, health, safety, and confidentiality requirements
What We’re Looking For
Our ideal candidate is:
Caring, patient, dependable, and enthusiastic
Passionate about working with infants, toddlers, and families
Able to build positive relationships with children, families, and coworkers
Organized and able to complete required records and documentation
Willing to learn and participate in ongoing training
Able to successfully complete required background checks and health screenings
An Infant and Toddler Child Development Associate credential, Early Childhood Education coursework, or a related degree is preferred—but we encourage candidates who are still building their qualifications to apply.
Starpoint is committed to helping the right candidate develop the skills and credentials needed to succeed.
Join the SPIN Family
At SPIN, you will do more than teach—you will encourage curiosity, build confidence, support families, and give young children a strong beginning.
If you want a career filled with purpose, connection, growth, and moments that truly matter, we would love to meet you.