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As of Aug 8, 2026, the average yearly pay for head start consulting in the United States is $96,611.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $50,000.00 and $125,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Head Start Consulting position, and why are they important?

To thrive in Head Start Consulting, you need expertise in early childhood education, program management, and a solid understanding of Head Start program regulations and compliance, typically supported by a degree in education or a related field. Familiarity with federal Head Start Performance Standards, assessment tools, and systems like ChildPlus or similar data management platforms is often required. Exceptional interpersonal, coaching, and communication skills help consultants effectively support and guide staff and partnering organizations. These skills and qualifications are vital for ensuring program quality, regulatory compliance, and positive learning outcomes for children and families.

What is a Head Start Consulting?

A Head Start Consulting job involves providing expert guidance to Head Start and Early Head Start programs to improve their effectiveness, compliance, and overall quality. Consultants help with program design, staff training, policy development, and regulatory compliance to ensure programs meet federal and state guidelines. They may also assist with grant writing, curriculum development, and performance assessments. The role requires expertise in early childhood education, program management, and federal Head Start regulations.

What are the main responsibilities of a Head Start Consulting professional on a daily basis?

As a Head Start Consulting professional, your typical day may involve evaluating program compliance, observing classroom environments, facilitating professional development workshops, and providing strategic guidance to improve educational outcomes. You’ll collaborate closely with Head Start administrators, teaching staff, and sometimes parents to assess needs and implement best practices aligned with federal standards. Additionally, consultants often assist with preparing for audits, optimizing data collection processes, and recommending funding or grant strategies. This role involves a mix of on-site visits, virtual meetings, and periodic reporting, making strong organization and communication skills essential for success.

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Infographic showing various Head Start Consulting job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 63% Full Time, 16% Part Time, and 20% Contract. Highlights an 91% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $96,611 per year, or $46.4 per hour.

Early Head Start Teacher

CENTER FOR HUMAN SERVICES INC

Sedalia, MO • On-site

$16.08/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, PTO

Re-posted 21 days ago

Job description

Early Head Start Teacher
Full-time
Sedalia, MO
Harris Center
BENEFITS
  • Competitive pay
  • Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug, Vision, Supplemental, and Life
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Paid time off
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • Credit Union, Gym Discounts, & Student Loan Forgiveness

The Center for Human Services (CHS) has provided exceptional opportunities for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities since 1955. Currently, CHS provides programs and services to assist individuals with disabilities, low income, at-risk children, and their families to meet their goals, and experience their best lives while living, working, playing, and becoming a part of their communities. As an organization, we are leaders in excellence, we have a steadfast commitment to solutions, we respect all differences, abilities, and similarities in our employees and clients, and we advocate autonomy!
POSITION SUMMARY
The Early Head Start (EHS) Teacher has the primary responsibility to promote the social, emotional, physical, approaches to learning and cognitive development of each child in a safe and supervised educational environment. The EHS Teacher must involve parents in every aspect of program, working with them to establish both long and short-term goals that will assure the necessary readiness outcomes needed for school success.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Demonstrates respect for the capabilities, backgrounds and cultural differences of families, children, coworkers, and the public consistent with trauma informed practices regardless of race, color, religion, or disability by following the agencies cultural competencies and the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) Code of Ethical Conduct
  • Collaborates with First Steps, as needed, for children with disabilities.
  • Develops and maintains respectful relationships with families and children to ensure the daily needs of children are met through responsive care giving practices and assures that the classroom curriculum adheres to research- based, sound child development and early childhood educational principles, while working with the families on goal setting and program engagement.
  • Implements curriculum that complies with Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework (ELOF), Performance Standards, Missouri Accreditation requirements, state regulatory guidelines and Center for Human Services (CHS) policies and procedures that allows for the implements both individual school readiness and group lesson plans that reflect parent input and cultural relevance.
  • Provides non-supervisory oversite of support staff, subs, and new staff in reference to daily classroom management, such as but not limited to lesson plans implementation, classroom schedules, room arrangements and classroom safety to ensure all Head Start, state and accreditation requirements and ratios are always met.
  • Educates and works with parents to ensure all health requirements of children in classroom are up to date and all, screenings of children completed as required by state childcare licensing and Head Start Performance Standards
  • Ensures ongoing communication with parents through Procare, phone calls, home visits, conferences, distribution of newsletters, flyers, other information including organizing and assisting with monthly parent meetings that will help support and engage families in the program as instructed by supervisor.
  • Responsible for home visits, parent trainings and parent conferences as required to meet program requirements, which includes meeting the needs of working families in the evening, if needed.
  • Serves as a resource to enrolled families in helping to identify, refer and assist families in making connections to other supportive agencies that will support families attain goals that where identification for the Individualized Family Partnership Plan and assists parents in improving their skills to optimize the home environment and attain self-sufficiency.
  • During Home Visits, assists families in identification of their child's School Readiness Goals, supports family's observations skills and implementation of strategies for volunteering through co-teaching at home the child's individual school readiness goals that support the classrooms learning objectives.
  • In consultation with supervisor and/or coach, develops own professional development goals and coaching/training plans and actively pursues those goals.

REQUIRED EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE
  • High school diploma or general education degree (GED/HiSET) and at a minimum one of the following: completion of the Infant &Toddler CDA credential or Comparable Credential or a degree from an accredited college in a directly related field or the ability to obtain a CDA within 6 months of hire. Experience working with infants and toddlers is preferred.
  • Must attend continuing training classes designed to broaden professionalism, education and skills involving childcare and child development as required by Federal and State regulations. Credentials must be maintained as a term of employment.
  • Strong communication skills both written and verbal.
  • Strong computer skills

REQUIRED MISCELLANEOUS REQUIREMENTS
  • Must maintain Infant Toddler CPR, First Aid and AED certification.
  • Must provide valid driver's license and proof of personal valid vehicle insurance.
  • A medical exam and TB Assessment is required prior to hire and again every 5 years.
  • Background screening to include fingerprinting is required prior to hire and again every 5 years

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE
  • Knowledge of UKG platform, ChildPlus, Creative Curriculum, DRDP and Head Start Performance standards preferred.

SHIFTS: FT (35 hrs/wk) Mon-Fri: TBD
BENEFITS: CHS offers best-in-industry benefits. Click here to view our Benefits guide for more details
EEO STATEMENT
Center for Human Services/Chariton Valley Association provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This statement applies throughout the life cycle of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
If you are unable to submit your application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at 660-826-4400 and ask for HR.

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