Head Start Preschool Teacher
About The Position
The Head Start Preschool Teacher establishes, maintains, and manages classroom activities and provides services necessary to meet Head Start Performance Standards. The teacher supports children's learning, development, safety, and social-emotional needs through developmentally appropriate interactions, curriculum, and positive behavior guidance. The role includes working with families, completing assessments and observations, maintaining classroom spaces, and advocating for the Head Start Program, families, and children. Compensation is based on educational credentials; the listed salary range is $16.86–$20.49 per hour.
Requirements
- High School Teacher I: Associate's degree in Early Childhood Education (ECE), or TCC/CDA with an associate's degree.
- High School Teacher II: Bachelor's degree in ECE, or TCC/CDA with a bachelor's degree.
- High School Teacher III: Master's degree in ECE, or TCC/CDA with a master's degree.
- One to three years of experience (Experience Level 2).
Responsibilities
- Maintain confidentiality regarding staff members, children, and families.
- Respect children's interests, intervene when needed to maintain safety, and enrich play through language, toys, and activities.
- Communicate directly with children at their level and engage constructively with them during activities and routines.
- Extend children's thinking and actions, and respond to their needs, questions, and requests.
- Encourage and model developmentally appropriate social behavior and expectations; acknowledge feelings sensitively and demonstrate appropriate emotional expression.
- Use positive discipline and behavior guidance in accordance with NAEYC, Bright from the Start, and Caring for our Children Basics.
- Support children and families during transitions to and from classrooms.
- Implement daily lesson plans and schedules, and a developmentally appropriate curriculum reflecting observations, assessments, and goals developed jointly with parents or guardians.
- Record observations in Teaching Strategies GOLD and complete mandated screenings, assessments, daily health observations, and anecdotal observations of children.
- Organize, develop, and maintain classroom learning centers.
- Recruit volunteers and solicit in-kind contributions.
- Attend required meetings, trainings, and workshops.
- Maintain cleanliness of classrooms and adjoining restrooms.
- Complete home visits and parent-teacher conferences at least twice a year.
- Serve as an advocate for the Head Start Program, families, and children.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Life insurance ($50,000)
- Voluntary short-term and long-term disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid time off, including sick, personal, and holidays
- 401(k) plan
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
