Early Head Start Lead Teacher - Tutor Time, W Ray Rd

Learning Care Group • Chandler, AZ

16h

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 plans, assesses, and instructs based on each child’s needs and program requirements. The role includes creating interactive learning experiences, mentoring fellow teachers, promoting children’s social, physical, and intellectual growth, managing the classroom, implementing curriculum, meeting licensing and Head Start requirements, and building relationships with enrolled and prospective families.

Requirements

• At least 18 years of age.
• Associate’s degree or higher in Early Childhood Education, or a CDA in Infant/Toddler.
• Experience leading a classroom and creating educational lesson plans.
• Ability to meet state education requirements and childcare center requirements.
• Ability 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 and mentor fellow teachers.
• Promote the social, physical, and intellectual growth of children in the class.
• Lead classroom management and curriculum implementation.
• Maintain expertise in licensing guidelines, company standards, and Head Start program requirements.
• Build relationships with enrolled and prospective families to support children’s achievement and the center’s success.

What This Job Offers

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