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Head Start Preschool Teacher

ENRICHMENT SERVICES PROGRAM INCORPORATED·Columbus, Georgia

$19 - $20/hr·Other·On Site·2-5 yrs
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Posted 14 days ago
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About the role

The incumbent manages classroom activities and implements developmentally appropriate curricula to meet Head Start Performance Standards. They are responsible for maintaining a safe learning environment, conducting assessments, and engaging with families through home visits and conferences.

Job DetailsJob Location

  • Muscogee
  • Child
  • Development
  • Center -
  • Columbus,
  • GA 31903Salary
  • Range: $19.36 - $20.09 HourlyIncumbent provides for the establishment, maintenance, and management of classroom activities and providing those services necessary to meet the requirements of the Head Start Performance Standards. · Maintains confidentiality about issues concerning other staff members, children, and families of Enrichment Services Program. · Respects and observes children's interests. Intervenes when needed to maintain safety. Enhances children's play with language, toys, and activities. · Communicates directly with each child at the child's level. · Engages and communicates constructively with individual children during activities and routines. Takes every opportunity to positively extend children's thinking and actions. · Stays responsive to children's needs, questions, and requests. · Encourages and models social behavior and expectations which are developmentally appropriate. · Acknowledges feelings with sensitivity and demonstrates appropriate expression of emotions. · Practices positive discipline techniques in guiding children's behavior according to NAEYC, Bright from the Start, and Caring for our Children Basics. · Stays attentive, flexible and supportive of children and their families during transitions to and from classrooms. · Implements daily lesson plans and daily schedules. · Records observation in Teaching Strategies GOLD. · Organizes and maintains learning centers within the classroom. · Recruits volunteers and solicits in-kind contributions. · Attends meetings, trainings and workshop as required. · Maintains cleanliness of classrooms and adjoining restrooms. · Serves as an advocate for the Head Start Program, families and children. · Implements a developmentally appropriate curriculum which reflects observations and assessments of individual children and goals jointly developed with parents/guardians. · Develops, organizes and maintains learning centers within the classroom. · Maintains order by using positive approach to behavior management. · Maintains cleanliness of classrooms and adjoining restrooms. · Maintains order by using positive approach to behavior management. · Completes mandated screening & assessments of the children. · Completes daily heath & anecdotal observations of children · Completes Home Visits and Parent Teacher Conferences a minimum of twice a year. · Performs other duties as assigned.
  • Qualifications
  • Education
  • HS
  • Teacher
  • I
  • Requires: Associate’s
  • Degree in
  • ECE or
  • TCC/CDA with
  • Associate’s
  • Degree
  • HS
  • Teacher
  • II
  • Requires: Bachelor’s
  • Degree in
  • ECE or
  • TCC/CDA with
  • Bachelor’s
  • Degree
  • HS
  • Teacher
  • III
  • Requires: Master’s
  • Degree in
  • ECE or
  • TCC/CDA with
  • Master’s
  • Degree
  • Experience
  • Level 2:
  • One to three years
  • Compensation:The compensation package is based on educational credentials. *BA/emphasis on infant & toddler development - $19.36 *MA/emphasis on infant & toddler development - $20.09 Benefits We value our team members and are pleased to offer a flexible benefits package for all eligible employees.
  • Our package includes: Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance Life Insurance (50,000) Voluntary Short-Term and Long-Term Disability FSA – Flexible Spending Accounts Employee Assistance Program Generous Paid Time Off (Sick, Personal, and Holidays) 401(k) Plan

Requirements

Candidates must hold at least an Associate's degree in Early Childhood Education, with higher degrees required for advanced teacher levels. One to three years of relevant experience is required for the position.

  • associate degree
  • bachelor degree
  • postgraduate degree
  • Communication
  • Assessment
  • Documentation
  • Lesson planning
  • Behavior management
  • Parent engagement
  • Safety monitoring
  • Child development
  • Classroom management
  • Early childhood education
  • Curriculum implementation

Benefits

  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Medical insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Short-term disability
  • Long-term disability
  • Life insurance
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • 401(k) plan
  • Employee assistance program

Posting details

Employment type
Other
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Salary
$19 - $20/hr
Location
Columbus, Georgia
Posted
Jul 31, 2026
Closes
Oct 31, 2026
Application
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Hiring organization

ENRICHMENT SERVICES PROGRAM INCORPORATED

Enrichment Services Program, Inc. (ESP) is a private, non-profit community action agency founded in 1965. Our mission is to eliminate poverty through Education, Services, and Partnerships. We serve eight counties in Georgia (Chattahoochee, Clay, Harris, Muscogee, Quitman,...

Salary listed on 37 jobs
IndustryIndividual and Family Services
TypeNonprofit
Size201-500 employees
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Georgia Head Start preschool teaching demand

Head Start preschool teachers in Georgia are often in steady demand because programs need educators who can support early learning, family engagement, and classroom routines for young children. This role is competitive for candidates with an Associate’s degree in Early Childhood Education or a CDA credential plus 1–3 years of experience, and the listed benefits include dental, vision, life insurance, PTO, and an Employee Assistance Program. Before applying, compare the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here with the original posting so you can quickly confirm fit and save research time.

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