Lead Teacher Early Head Start

Guadalupe Centers•Kansas City, MO

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Early Childhood Lead Teacher is responsible for fostering children's development in line with Head Start principles. This includes designing a dynamic curriculum to support social, emotional, cognitive, and physical growth. Collaborating closely with colleagues, especially the Assistant Teacher, ensures a cohesive environment tailored to each child's needs. Through keen observation and documentation, the educator tracks progress using foundational early childhood theories.

Requirements

Associate Degree in Early Childhood with 30 hours in Early Childhood required.
A valid driver's license is required
Two (2) to four (4) years of experience in the Early Childhood Education field is required.
Official transcripts must include MO State Childcare Licensing and Head Start required Early Childhood classes
Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Zoom, and Google Drive.
Ability to combine face-to-face interactions with remote learning.
Attentive and patient with a friendly and energetic nature.
TB test is required
A physical examination is required
FBI and MO State fingerprint clearance is required.
Knowledge of community diversity and cultural dynamics.
Ability to work in a non-judgmental way with a diverse range of people maintaining a respectful and inclusive culture.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual- English-Spanish (oral/written) strongly preferred.
Familiar with Apple products such as MacBook Air and iPad, preferred.

Responsibilities

Promote and support children's social, emotional, and physical development consistent with the philosophy of Head Start.
Plan and develop a creative curriculum and opportunities for social and emotional development.
Work in collaboration with classroom staff, specifically the Assistant Teacher.
Observe and document children's learning and development on an ongoing and consistent basis.
Demonstrate knowledge of early childhood theories of growth and development.
Provide individualized learning opportunities to children to enhance their development of cognitive and language skills.
Establish a quality early childhood learning environment, with attention to standards of health, safety, and organization, and maintain the policies and procedures of the program.
Demonstrate and maintain required individual children assessments in compliance with Federal and State contracts with all early childhood affiliations.
Ensure that the Assistant Teacher is kept updated in the classroom and program, i.e., Lead Teacher Meetings, lesson plans, policies & procedures, and training received.
Actively promote the professional development of Teacher assistants through modeling, mentoring, and inclusiveness in duty implementation.
Maintain a professional relationship with staff and families.
Attend and complete required professional training, classes, meetings, and workshops.
Perform other related duties as assigned