Early Childhood Head Teacher

Little Sunshine's Playhouse•San Antonio, TX

23h•$18 - $20

About The Position

Little Sunshine’s Playhouse and Preschool is seeking a Head Teacher to support educators and promote a positive, encouraging environment for children and staff. The Head Teacher supports implementation of the school’s Reggio Emilia-inspired Creatively Shine curriculum and serves as a teacher mentor and coach, working alongside educators to strengthen teaching and learning across the school. The role involves observing classrooms, identifying opportunities for support, coaching and modeling effective practices, and helping teachers create thoughtful environments that encourage independence, exploration, collaboration, and learning. The Head Teacher also supports positive relationships with families and collaborates with school leadership and other Head Teachers to coordinate ongoing professional growth and classroom support. In some schools, the Head Teacher also serves as a Lead Teacher assigned to a classroom. Additional duties may include supporting staff onboarding and campus inspections, helping with center opening and closing, answering phones, and assisting prospective families with admissions calls or tours. The job description notes that responsibilities may evolve.

Requirements

Must be able to work full-time and be flexible with scheduling.
Must meet and exceed all state Child Care Licensing requirements.
Previous experience in childcare, teaching, or a related field, with demonstrated growth into leadership responsibilities.
Teamwork mindset, strong communication and organization skills, and problem-solving ability.
Ability to build rapport with children, families, and peers.
Reflective, open to feedback, and committed to continued professional growth.

Responsibilities

Manage responsibilities outlined for the Lead Teacher; in some schools, also serve as a Lead Teacher assigned to a classroom.
Collaborate with the Program Director, Assistant Director, and other Head Teachers to observe classrooms, identify support priorities, plan next steps, and follow up on growth.
Build trusting relationships with teachers and provide consistent mentoring and coaching.
Share knowledge of developmentally appropriate practice, the Reggio Emilia approach, state licensing requirements, and company policies and procedures.
Coach teachers on classroom setup, family-teacher conferences, portfolios, curriculum, lesson planning, LuvNotes®, documentation, learning experiences, materials, and classroom-related questions.
Model effective classroom practices, including meaningful interactions, story experiences, learning invitations, transitions, routines, documentation, and intentional use of materials and environments.
Provide timely, specific, constructive feedback; identify strengths and opportunities for growth; and work with teachers on meaningful next steps.
Support educators in selecting, organizing, rotating, and enriching classroom materials based on children’s development, interests, and learning.
Build relationships with children and families, learn names, demonstrate genuine interest, and model warm, professional, responsive communication.
Participate in monthly planning with school leadership and other Head Teachers to identify classroom needs and coordinate support.
Share responsibility for classroom support based on current needs, strengths, and areas of expertise; partner with teachers through observation, conversation, resources, modeling, and hands-on collaboration.
Follow up during the month to recognize progress, adjust support, and strengthen classroom practice over time.
Participate in monthly Head Teacher Training conducted by the home office and help translate professional learning into classroom practice.
Assist the Program Director and Assistant Director with onboarding new staff and completing campus-wide inspections as needed.
Help engage staff members on the Paylocity community page.
Assist with opening and closing the center under the Program Director’s guidance and in accordance with state and company policies and procedures.
Answer school phones courteously and professionally.
Assist prospective families with scheduling admissions calls or tours.