Early Head Start Lead Teacher

Learning Care Group • Phoenix, AZ

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About The Position

Early Head Start provides early education for children from birth to 3 years old, parent involvement and family support, and comprehensive health and nutrition education. The Lead Teacher is responsible for planning, assessing, and instructing according to each child’s needs and program requirements. The role involves creating interactive learning experiences, mentoring fellow teachers, promoting children’s social, physical, and intellectual growth, leading classroom management and curriculum implementation, and building relationships with families to support children’s achievement and the center’s success.

Requirements

• Be at least 18 years old.
• Have an associate’s degree or higher in Early Childhood Education, or a CDA in Infant/Toddler.
• Have experience leading a classroom and creating educational lesson plans.
• Be able to meet state education requirements and childcare center requirements.
• Be able to work indoors or outdoors and engage in physical activity with children.

Responsibilities

• Plan, assess, and instruct based on each child’s needs and program requirements.
• Develop fun, interactive learning experiences.
• Mentor fellow teachers.
• Promote children’s social, physical, and intellectual growth.
• Lead classroom management and curriculum implementation.
• Ensure compliance with licensing guidelines, company standards, and Head Start program requirements.
• Build relationships with enrolled and prospective families to promote children’s achievement and support the center’s success.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree