Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Position Title: Early Head Start Supervising Teacher

Location: Lynchburg, VA; on-site

Benefits:

• Salary Range: $20.25-$23.50
• 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
• Opportunities for professional development, skill-building, and career growth—including the ability to take on new responsibilities and advance internally
• Life insurance, Short Term and Long Term Disability insurance

Summary: Take the next step in your early childhood career as an Early Head Start (EHS) Supervising Teacher. In this role, you’ll lead a classroom team while still doing what you love—working directly with infants and toddlers. You’ll create a safe, engaging environment where children can grow and thrive, while also supporting and coaching teachers, partnering with families, and helping shape a strong classroom culture. With built-in professional development and leadership opportunities, this role is ideal for someone ready to grow while making a meaningful impact every day.

Success In This Role Looks Like:

• Creating a warm, structured classroom where children feel safe, supported, and ready to learn
• Leading and supporting teachers through coaching, feedback, and collaboration
• Planning engaging, developmentallyappropriate activitiesusing a research-based curriculum
• Building strong relationships with families through communication, conferences, and home visits
• Using observations and assessments to support each child’s development
• Working closely with program staff to ensure high-quality, inclusive services for all children
• Keeping classrooms organized and aligned with program and licensing standards

Career Path:

• EHS Supervising Teacher > Center Manager > Education Manager > Director of Early Head Start

What You Bring To The Team:

• Experience in early childhood education, especially with infants and toddlers
• Leadership skills and the ability to support and guide a team
• Strong organization skills with attention to detail
• Ability to collaborate, communicate clearly, and build positive relationships
• Passion for supporting children, families, and fellow educators

Requirements for Consideration:

• CDA (or equivalent) focused on infant/toddler development;Bachelor’sdegree preferred
• Prior leadership experience
• Pass andmaintainall 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, taking responsibility, continuously evolving for change.
• Prioritizing caring for our people, fostering a nurturing environment, celebrating small wins, acknowledging challenges, embracing innovation and adaptability.
• Nurturing growth in ourselves and others, leveraging strengths, equipping with tools for success, fostering a positive learning environment.
• Staying mission-focused, serving with empathy, putting egos aside, upholding ethics, communicating openly, providing support, and encouraging feedback.

While our recruitment platform may offer optional AI-based tools, HumanKind does not rely on artificial intelligence to evaluate, screen, or disqualify candidates. Every application is reviewed by our team, and applicants have the option to opt out of AI assessments at any time.

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