We’re hiring Associate Teachers, Teachers, and Master Teachers to join Contra Costa County Head Start in Bay Point, Brentwood, Concord, Oakley, Richmond, and Rodeo!

Every day, our teachers create welcoming, active classrooms for children ages 2.5 – 5 years of age to explore, develop, and build relationships. You’ll plan and lead activities that support their growth. Our teachers are a close-knit team with strong connections to the diverse families they serve. Our littlest learners need teachers ready to help them thrive. Here, you’ll find a career with room to grow and help children build a strong foundation for their future. 

Associate Teacher ($47,729.28 - $58,015.32 Annually)
Minimum Requirements:

• Associate’s degree or higher in Early Childhood Education or related field OR high school diploma/G.E.D. or a high school proficiency certificate and 12 semester units in Early Childhood Education (ECE) and Child Development (CD) including core courses.

• Child Development Associate Teacher Permit.

• Valid Driver’s License.

• Additional requirements are detailed in application.

Teacher ($59,261.16 - $72,032.28 Annually)
Minimum Requirements:

• Associate’s degree or higher in Early Childhood Education (ECE) or related field and coursework equivalent to a major related to ECE with experience teaching preschool-aged children.

• Child Development Teacher Permit.

• Valid Driver’s License.

• Additional requirements as detailed in application.

Master Teacher ($62,336.04 - $75,769.80 Annually)

Minimum Requirements:

• Associate’s degree or higher in Early Childhood Education (ECE) OR Associate’s degree or higher with twenty-four (24) ECE / Child Development (CD) units including the core courses of Child Development, Child, Family and Community and Programs and Curriculum. Course work must have included completion of twelve (12) ECE units plus three (3) units of supervised field experience in ECE setting.

• Child Development Master Teacher Permit.

• Two (2) years of full-time experience as preschool teacher; one (1) year must have included supervising staff in the classroom.

• Additional requirements as detailed in application.

Benefits: 

No-cost  health insurance premium option for individuals and families; prescription, dental, vision, dependent care assistance and Health Care Spending Account. 

Retirement: A pension plan which guarantees a percentage of your annual salary to be paid during retirement. Contra Costa County also pays $150 a month into a supplemental retirement fund upon qualification. 

Career & Education Development: Contra Costa County Head Start and Child Development Programs offer opportunities for long-term career growth.  We provide tuition reimbursement of up to $750 per year for full time employees.

Wellness Program: Agency-wide wellness team connects staff with resources and support, offering  wellness programming, monthly wellness gifts, and an all staff retreat with wellness training provided by specialists.

Learn More: 

Join a one-hour info session to hear from current staff about their experiences and get details on job openings for Associate Teacher, Teacher, and Master Teacher in Infant/Toddler classrooms. It’s a friendly, no-pressure way to learn more about our roles and how you can grow with us.

You may also email teach@ehsd.cccounty.us with any questions.