Early Head Start Lead Teacher

Learning Care Group • Gilbert, AZ

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About The Position

Arizona 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 for children. The Lead Teacher plans, assesses, and instructs based on each child’s needs and program requirements. The role creates interactive learning experiences, supports children’s social, physical, and intellectual growth, leads classroom management and curriculum implementation, follows licensing guidelines and program standards, and builds relationships with families to support children’s achievement and center success.

Requirements

• At least 18 years old.
• 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.
• Energetic, dependable, and passionate.

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 promote children’s achievement and support center success.
• Engage in physical activities with children indoors or outdoors.

What This Job Offers

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