Head Teacher Part Year - Xenia
About The Position
The Head Teacher collaborates with the Early Childhood Service Coordinator, Teachers, Family Advocate, and families to plan and implement the Head Start educational program for preschool children, preparing them for kindergarten and beyond. The role leads teachers in a Head Start classroom and works with a team of professionals and families to support children’s education and stability. The Head Teacher supervises classroom daily operations, helps prepare the learning environment and materials, and supports daily routines and activities. The role ensures children are properly supervised and that the classroom is safe, healthy, sanitary, and organized. The Head Teacher supports teachers’ professional growth, assists with developmental screenings, and contributes to family engagement activities. Home visits, planning, and parent/teacher conferences help families apply intentional learning strategies. The role also requires mastering relevant regulatory requirements to maintain a safe, nurturing facility and a high quality rating.
Requirements
- A bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education and one year of experience; or a bachelor’s degree, six ECE courses, and one year of experience; or an associate’s degree in Early Childhood Education and two years of experience.
- Ability to lift 40 pounds, stoop, reach, bend, move easily, and work on the floor with small children.
- Valid driver’s license and driving history acceptable to the agency’s insurer.
- Ability to travel within the assigned service area.
- Ability to perform extensive organizing, problem solving, record keeping, and time management.
- Successful completion of a background check, drug test, and physical is required.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with the Early Childhood Service Coordinator, Teachers, Family Advocate, and families to plan and implement the Head Start educational program.
- Supervise Teachers in daily classroom operations and in preparing the learning environment, materials, routines, group activities, outdoor time, and mealtime activities.
- Ensure children are properly supervised and maintain a safe, healthy, sanitary, and organized learning environment.
- Collaborate with Teachers to develop and implement activities that promote children’s interests, individualization, and skill building across developmental domains.
- Support each teacher’s growth and learning through assigned trainings and strategic interactions with families and children.
- Assist in completing developmental screenings of all children.
- Support the center team in planning and implementing family engagement and male involvement activities.
- Complete home visits, plans, and parent/teacher conferences to support families in applying intentional learning strategies.
- Master relevant regulatory requirements to help ensure the facility is safe and nurturing and maintains the highest rating possible.
Benefits
- Generous leave
- 401(k)
- Student loan forgiveness eligibility
- Paid education
- Affordable and comprehensive benefits
- Caring colleagues
- Professional development budget
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
