Head Start Teacher

About the role

The Head Start Teacher is responsible for leading a Head Start classroom of 3–5 year old children. The position works collaboratively with an assistant teacher, family members and other staff to achieve positive outcomes for children of all abilities.

Responsibilities

• Implements a child-centered curriculum and learning environment that encourages positive social interaction, active engagement in learning, and self-motivation to promote development in all domains for children of all abilities.
• Adds addresses challenging behaviors by observing to determine possible causes of the behavior, implementing preventive measures, teaching the child new social and communication skills, and partnering with families to support the child at home.
• Uses observations of children and anecdotal notes to document children’s progress and individualize curriculum.
• Creates partnerships with families to establish positive interaction patterns in program, school, and home.
• Provides classroom experiences that are developmentally, linguistically, culturally, and age-appropriate for the children served.
• Provides a print-rich environment in which children develop literacy, numeracy and social skills using increasingly complex language and problem-solving abilities.
• Implements daily lesson plans in response to children’s needs and interests incorporating observations, anecdotal record keeping, knowledge of early childhood development and the key experiences.
• Integrates Individual Education Plans (IEPs) for children with disabilities.
• Provides children with a consistent classroom routine.
• Provides supervision and ensures the safety and security of children at all times in accordance with Head Start and daycare licensing requirements.

Requirements

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Child Development, Early Childhood Education, or equivalent coursework, or otherwise meets the requirements of the Head Start Act.
• Physical exam and background checks are required for this position.
• Travel required locally or long-distance up to 10% of the time for work-related meetings and functions.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and/or reliable transportation.

Qualifications

• Data-Informed Learning
• Transparent & Open Communication
• Growth Mindset
• Championing Equality
• Caring Teams & Communities

Skills

• Ability to observe and assess children’s needs and progress.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Knowledge of early childhood development and curriculum implementation.
• Ability to work collaboratively with families and other staff.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), EAP, and more.

Pay

$61,400.00 per year + comprehensive benefits package

Schedule

July 2026