Job detail
Certified Lead Teacher (Early/Head Start starting at $53k)
Educare of Omaha Inc.
FULL_TIME
Posted 4/2/2026
Location
Omaha, Nebraska
Salary
$53,000 / YEAR
Core responsibilities
The lead teacher is responsible for planning and implementing a developmentally appropriate education program that meets the individual needs of children ages 0 to 5. They also provide leadership for the classroom team, maintain a safe environment, and foster strong engagement with families through conferences and home visits.
Requirements summary
A bachelor's degree in education, preferably in early childhood, is required along with an active nebraska teaching certificate. Candidates should have at least two years of early childhood experience in a group setting and the ability to pass a background check.
bachelor degreeprofessional certificateMentoringTeam leadershipSafety complianceData analysisLesson planningParent engagementChild developmentClassroom managementEarly childhood educationCurriculum implementationSpecial needs supportInstructional coachingReflective supervisionAssessment documentationPositive behavior supports
Benefits
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Medical insurance
- Paid holidays
- Paid time off
- Short-term disability
- Life insurance
- Tuition assistance
- Flexible spending account
- 403(b) retirement plan
- Employer match
- Paid winter break
- Public service loan forgiveness
- Paid spring break
- Mental health therapy
- Paid inclement weather days