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As of Sep 2, 2026, the average yearly pay for head start positions in Decatur, GA is $94,325.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $48,800.00 and $122,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Head Start Positions vs Preschool Teacher?

AspectHead Start PositionsPreschool Teacher
Required CredentialsChild development associate (CDA), early childhood education certificationEarly childhood education certification, CDA preferred
Work EnvironmentHead Start centers, community programs, schoolsPreschools, childcare centers, early learning programs
Employer & Industry UsageFederal-funded Head Start programs, non-profit organizationsPrivate and public preschools, childcare providers
Search & Comparison IntentJob roles within Head Start programs, early childhood educationPreschool teaching roles, early childhood education careers

Head Start Positions typically refer to roles within federally funded early childhood programs focusing on comprehensive child development and family services. Preschool Teachers are educators working in early learning settings, often with similar credentials but may not be part of Head Start programs. While both roles involve working with young children, Head Start Positions often include additional responsibilities related to family engagement and social services.

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Infographic showing various Head Start Positions job openings in Decatur, GA as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 76% Full Time, 19% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $94,325 per year, or $45.3 per hour.

Lead Infant /Toddler Teacher (Early Head Start Teacher)

Easterseals North Georgia, Inc.

Avondale Estates, GA • On-site

Other

Re-posted 14 days ago

Job description

The Infant/Toddler Teacher facilitates quality, individualized, early childhood education by implementing developmentally appropriate practices in an inclusive environment.
SUMMARY
Under the direct supervision of the Center Manager, works as a team with the Early Childhood Specialists to plan and implement a variety of developmentally appropriate activities for children that will enhance their growth and development, promote social competence, and ensure parental involvement in all aspects of the program.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (include but are not limited to):
Behavior Standard - 50% of Position
  • Maintain a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner so that you get along with customers, clients, co-workers, and management.

Attendance Standard
  • Maintains excellent punctuality and attendance

Fundamental: Day to Day
  • Plans and implements developmentally and linguistically appropriate activities that recognize and support each child's rate of development
  • Assess safety of classrooms and outdoor play area before engaging children in activities
  • Organizes classroom environment into areas to be used for learning, eating, resting and playing in accordance with the Creative Curriculum, licensing regulations and NAEYC accreditation standards
  • Provides a daily schedule of individualized child and teacher initiated activities that is well defined to help children in the order of events occurring each day.
  • Accompanies children to and from the bus, playground, and out of center activities maintaining an attendance check and head count
  • Maintains staff and classroom ratios at all times
  • Addresses toileting and diapering based upon the individual needs of the children.
  • Feeds infant and toddlers "on demand" to the extent possible at appropriate intervals.
  • Ensures the safety of sleeping infants by adhering to the most current guidelines on reducing the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS).

Communications/Public Relations
  • Maintains a communication system plan which ensures appropriate communication among the children, their families, teaching staff, the Center Manager and other community organizations
  • Supports and participate in the values and missions of ESNG

Monitoring
  • Completes the Health and Safety Checklist for classrooms weekly
  • Monitors and reports accurate numbers for the program weekly report

Record Keeping
  • Maintains updated and accurate records for children (educational and nutritional)
  • Maintains confidentiality

Compliance
  • Adheres to policies, procedures and practices which ensure the achievement and maintenance of GA licensure, NAEYC accreditation and the Head Start Performance Standards
  • Assists with the Child Transition Plan as it relates to assisting parents to be advocates for their children, cross training and sharing needs related to transition, assisting with field trips for children and their parents to feeder schools and assisting parents to become familiar with community resources.

Learning and Growth
  • Participates in all mandatory Easter Seals trainings to include pre-service, in-service and other educational programs and trainings
  • Completes the minimum number of training hours required by Bright from the Start, OSR, Georgia Pre-K and Head Start

OTHER DUTIES:
Performs other duties as assigned by management.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - Lead Infant Toddler Teacher:
Must possess a minimum of a Childhood Development Associate (CDA) Credential with an Infant/Toddler endorsement, TCC, TCD or equivalent. If an employee is hired without this minimum credential, the employee must pursue and complete the credential within the timeframe prescribed by the agency.

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