Head Start Teacher

About the role

The Head Start Teacher (Lead Teacher) supports early childhood education programs to create positive outcomes for children and families.

Responsibilities

• Implements a child-centered curriculum and learning environment encouraging positive social interaction, active engagement, and self-motivation.
• Addresses challenging behaviors through observation, preventive measures, teaching new skills, and partnership with families.
• Documents children's progress and individualizes curriculum based on observations and anecdotal notes.
• Creates partnerships with families to establish positive interaction patterns.
• Provides classroom experiences that are developmentally, linguistically, culturally, and age-appropriate.
• Develops a print-rich environment promoting literacy, numeracy, and social skills.
• Plans daily lessons based on children's needs and interests, integrating observations, anecdotal records, and knowledge of early childhood development.
• Integrates Individual Education Plans (IEPs) for children with disabilities.
• Ensures a consistent classroom routine and provides supervision to ensure children's safety and security.

Requirements

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Child Development, Early Childhood Education, or equivalent coursework.
• Physical exam and background checks are required.
• Travel up to 10% of the time for work-related meetings and functions.
• A valid driver’s license and/or reliable transportation.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children of all abilities.
• Ability to implement a child-centered curriculum.
• Knowledge of early childhood development and key experiences.
• Skills in addressing challenging behaviors and creating partnerships with families.
• Experience in developing a print-rich environment for literacy, numeracy, and social skills.
• Experience integrating Individual Education Plans (IEPs).
• Ability to provide a consistent classroom routine and ensure children's safety and security.

Skills

• Strong observational and communication skills.
• Ability to adapt curriculum to meet individual needs.
• Effective partnership-building with families.
• Proficiency in creating a safe and engaging learning environment.
• Knowledge of early childhood development and educational best practices.
• Ability to integrate IEPs effectively.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with company contributions.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for health and dependent care expenses.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with up to 4% company match and immediate vesting.
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability and Basic Life Insurance.
• Professional Development Reimbursements.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with counseling and mental wellness support.
• Wellness Programs, including virtual fitness, nutrition, and mindfulness classes.
• Pet Insurance, Legal Assistance, ID Theft Protection, and Employee Discount Perks.

Pay

$47,095 annually.

Schedule

Full-time position.