Head Start Teacher

MID CUMBERLAND COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY • Murfreesboro, TN

1d • $23 - $25

About The Position

The Head Start Teacher assumes primary responsibility for a Head Start classroom, ensuring a high-quality learning environment and fostering the developmental growth of young children. The role includes overseeing classroom operations, supporting individualized learning, engaging families, maintaining required records, and ensuring compliance with applicable program and licensing standards. The teacher also trains and monitors classroom staff and volunteers, supports community-resource access, and participates in program meetings and trainings.

Requirements

• Minimum Associate Degree (A.A. or A.A.S.) in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or a related field.
• Prior experience working with children in a preschool setting.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s Degree (B.A. / B.S.) with a valid Tennessee Teaching License and a Pre-K endorsement.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day Head Start classroom operations and service delivery.
• Assess each child’s developmental level and use the information to support individualized learning.
• Develop and implement lesson plans using diverse learning materials, activities, and experiences.
• Engage parents in their child’s education through training, volunteer opportunities, and direct involvement.
• Maintain consistent parent communication through home visits, conferences, phone calls, newsletters, and other methods.
• Conduct monthly home visits to help parents understand child development and behavioral patterns.
• Support parents in accessing community resources and services.
• Assist parents with problem-solving and address concerns collaboratively.
• Help with meal preparation and cleanup, and dine with children.
• Participate in classroom and center-wide cleaning duties as required.
• Train, monitor, and evaluate classroom staff, including volunteers.
• Collect and maintain required health records and reports.
• Assist with parent meetings and trainings.
• Recruit children for Head Start and Early Head Start programs.
• Attend and participate in local, state, and national meetings, trainings, and conferences.
• Support efforts to secure volunteer contributions and in-kind donations.
• Ensure compliance with applicable standards, including Head Start Performance Standards, DHS Licensing, CACFP, Department of Health, and NAEYC Accreditation.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.

Benefits

• 100% employer-paid health insurance
• 100% employer-paid dental insurance
• 100% employer-paid life insurance
• Low-cost vision insurance available
• 5% employer contribution to 401(k) after one year of service; no employee contribution required
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Professional development opportunities
• Meaningful work serving children and families

What This Job Offers

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