Summary
The Head Start Teacher assumes primary responsibility for a Head Start classroom, ensuring a high-quality learning environment and fostering the developmental growth of young children.
Exceptional Benefits Package
✅ 100% Employer-Paid Health Insurance ✅ 100% Employer-Paid Dental Insurance ✅ 100% Employer-Paid Life Insurance ✅ Low-Cost Vision Insurance Available ✅ 5% Employer Contribution to Your 401(k) After One Year of Service — No Employee Contribution Required ✅ Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays ✅ Professional Development Opportunities ✅ Meaningful Work Serving Children and Families
Specific Duties of the Job
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- Oversee all day-to-day operations of the Head Start classroom to ensure smooth operation and service delivery.
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- Assess each child’s developmental level and use this information to support individualized learning.
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- Develop and implement lesson plans with diverse learning materials, activities, and experiences.
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- Engage parents in their child’s education through training, volunteer opportunities, and direct involvement.
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- Maintain consistent communication with parents through various methods such as home visits, conferences, phone calls, and newsletters.
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- Conduct monthly home visits to assist parents in understanding child development and behavioral patterns.
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- Support parents in accessing community resources and services as needed.
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- Assist parents in problem-solving and address concerns collaboratively.
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- Help with meal preparation, cleanup, and dine with children.
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- Participate in classroom and center-wide cleaning duties as required.
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- Train, monitor, and evaluate classroom staff, including volunteers.
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- Collect and maintain required health records and reports.
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- Assist with parent meetings and trainings.
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- Recruit children for Head Start and Early Head Start programs.
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- Attend and participate in meetings, trainings, and conferences at local, state, and national levels.
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- Support efforts to secure volunteer contributions and in-kind donations.
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- Ensure compliance with all applicable standards, including Head Start Performance Standards, DHS Licensing, CACFP, Department of Health, and NAEYC Accreditation.
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- Perform other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.
Education and Experience Qualifications
Education
- Minimum Associate Degree (A.A. or A.A.S.) in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or a related field.
- Prefer Bachelor’s Degree (B.A. / B.S.) with a valid Tennessee Teaching License with a Pre-K endorsement.
Experience
• Prior experience working with children in a preschool setting.
