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Make a Difference Every Day Do you have a passion for early childhood education and a heart for helping young children learn, grow, and succeed? Are you looking for a meaningful career where you can make a lasting impact on children and families in your community? Join our Head Start team and become a leader in the classroom, helping children build strong foundations for lifelong learning. As a Lead Teacher, you will create engaging learning experiences, support classroom staff, and partner with families to promote each child’s social, emotional, physical, and intellectual development.
Why You'll Love Working Here Competitive Pay $19.62/hour with Early Childhood Education Associate Degree $21.58/hour with Early Childhood Education Bachelor’s Degree Outstanding Work-Life Balance Full-time schedule: 40 hours per week, 38 weeks per year No evenings, weekends, or overtime required Paid winter/holiday break Exceptional Benefits Health, dental, and vision insurance FREE life insurance 401(k) retirement plan with employer contributions Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) 14 paid holidays annually Paid inclement weather days Tuition assistance and professional development opportunities Career growth and advancement opportunities What You'll Do As a Lead Teacher, you'll serve as the instructional leader in the classroom by: Planning and implementing developmentally appropriate lesson plans aligned with Head Start Performance Standards Creating a safe, nurturing, and engaging learning environment for young children Supervising and mentoring classroom staff and volunteers Supporting children's growth in social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development Building positive relationships with families to support engagement and learning Conducting two home visits per child per year Incorporating health, nutrition, and self-care routines into daily classroom activities Maintaining accurate documentation, assessments, and required reporting Collaborating with families, staff, and community partners to support child and family outcomes Participating in ongoing professional development and training opportunities Following all mandated reporting requirements for suspected child abuse or neglect Maintaining confidentiality in all program-related matters What We're Looking For Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field required (per Head Start Act requirements) Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education preferred 1–3 years of experience working with young children preferred Ability to obtain and maintain required certifications, including CPR and First Aid Successful completion of Reliability Certification within 3 months of hire Strong communication and classroom management skills Ability to create lesson plans and deliver engaging instruction Computer proficiency, including word processing and data entry Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation for trainings and home visits Ability to work independently, take initiative, and…