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Head Start Teacher

Family & Children's Place·Louisville, Kentucky

$24 - $26/hr·Full Time·On Site·0-2 yrs·Posted 3 months ago
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About the role

The Head Start Teacher manages a preschool classroom for children aged 3 to 5 to promote school readiness. They work collaboratively with assistant teachers and families to support the cognitive, social, and emotional development of children.

Job DetailsJob Location

  • Louisville,
  • KY 40210Position
  • Type:
  • Full
  • TimeEducation
  • Level: 4
  • Year
  • DegreeSalary
  • Range: $24.00 - $26.00 HourlyThe Head Start Teacher is responsible for a Head Start preschool classroom of 3- to 5-year-old children. Works collaboratively with an assistant teacher, family members, and other staff to achieve positive outcomes for children of all abilities. This is an on-site position, employed by one of
  • Greater
  • Louisville
  • Head
  • Start's childcare center partners: Auburndale Learning Academy (7604 3rd Street Road, Louisville, KY 40214) Keystone Learning Academy (1705 S 13th St, Louisville, KY 40210) St. Benedict Center for Early Childhood Education (946 S 25th St, Louisville, KY 40210) WesKids Child Development Center (5114 Preston Hwy, Louisville, KY 40213) The mission of Head Start is to promote the school readiness of young children from low-income families by enhancing their cognitive, social, and emotional development.
  • Learn more about our program at: https://familyandchildrensplace.org/greater-louisville-head-start/ Join us in making a difference in the lives of children and families!Qualifications Bachelors Degree in Early Childhood Education OR Bachelors Degree in a related field with a minimum 15 semester credit hours or 25 quarter credit hours in Early Childhood Education and minimum one year experience working with children from birth to 5 years of age.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field with at least 15-25 credit hours in Early Childhood Education. Additionally, a minimum of one year of experience working with children from birth to age 5 is required.

  • bachelor degree
  • Collaboration
  • Classroom Management
  • Child Development
  • Social Development
  • Early Childhood Education
  • Emotional Development
  • Instructional Support
  • Cognitive Development
  • School Readiness

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Salary
$24 - $26/hr
Location
Louisville, Kentucky
Posted
Apr 2, 2026
Closes
Sep 30, 2026
Application
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Family & Children's Place

Family & Children’s Place turns hurt into hope for children and families in Louisville and Southern Indiana. Since 1883, we have been building stronger families by preventing, stopping, and healing child abuse and neglect.

Salary listed on 4 jobs
IndustryIndividual and Family Services
TypeNonprofit
Size51-200 employees
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In Kentucky, Head Start Teacher openings often draw candidates with early childhood credentials and hands-on classroom experience, especially in programs serving children from birth to age 5. This role is competitive because employers typically look for a bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field, plus documented experience with young children. On this platform, the job requirements and benefits are AI-summarized from the original posting, helping you review the key details faster before applying. If you meet the education and experience requirements, tailor your application to show infant-toddler or preschool classroom experience.

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