Head Start - Teacher

About the role

Capital Area Head Start is seeking Preschool Teachers to join our mission of making a difference in the lives of children, empowering parents, and strengthening families. As a Head Start Teacher, you will experience rewarding, exciting, and meaningful days managing, creating, educating, and inspiring! In collaboration with our inclusive team, you will be part of delivering a high-quality, curriculum-based educational program.

Responsibilities

• Developing and implementing lesson plans
• Approaching child development through family engagement and community partnerships
• Ensuring the health and safety of children
• Maintaining positive outcomes

Requirements

• Associate’s degree or higher in early childhood education, child development, or a related field
• Experience working with pre-school age children
• Valid driver’s license and access to properly insured vehicle, or public transportation
• Successful completion of the pre-employment process, including clearances and verifications
• Passion, enthusiasm, creativity, and commitment to make a difference
• Experience in Head Start or Early Head Start is preferred

Skills

• Intermediate computer skills, ability to use Microsoft Word, Outlook and learn web based systems

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision insurance
• Paid time off
• 401K
• Extensive training and learning opportunities
• Career development and advancement
• Tuition reimbursement per eligibility guidelines
• Health and wellness programs

Pay

Minimum of $21.05 per hour

Schedule

Work 10 months out of the year with summers off; total of 1576 work hours based on the school year.