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Core responsibilities

The lead teacher is responsible for implementing a child-Centered curriculum, managing challenging behaviors through observation and intervention, and documenting children's progress to individualize learning for 3–4-Year-Old children in a head start classroom. This role also involves creating strong partnerships with families and ensuring a safe, consistent classroom routine compliant with licensing requirements.

Requirements summary

Candidates must possess an associate or bachelor's degree in child development, early childhood education, or equivalent coursework, or meet the requirements set by the head start act. The position also mandates passing a physical exam and background checks, and requires local or long-Distance travel up to 10% of the time.

associate degreebachelor degreeObservationClassroom ManagementProblem-Solving SkillsLesson PlanningFamily PartnershipBehavior InterventionDevelopmentally Appropriate PracticeEarly Childhood DevelopmentCurriculum IndividualizationLiteracy InstructionChild-Centered CurriculumAnecdotal Record KeepingChild Safety SupervisionIEP IntegrationNumeracy InstructionClassroom Routine Implementation

Benefits

  • Dental Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Paid Time Off
  • Vision Insurance
  • Medical Insurance
  • Health Savings Account
  • Short-Term Disability
  • Long-Term Disability
  • Basic Life Insurance
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Pet Insurance
  • Wellness Programs
  • Legal Assistance
  • ID Theft Protection
  • Professional Development Reimbursements
  • Employee Discount Perks