Teacher - Head Start
About The Position
We are looking for a passionate and skilled Preschool Teacher to join our early childhood education team and support school readiness and lifelong learning for young children and their families. This position plays a critical role in creating a safe, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate classroom environment, while also strengthening the connection between school and home through regular family engagement. As a Preschool Teacher, you will be responsible for planning and delivering high-quality early learning experiences aligned with curriculum standards, promoting positive child development across physical, intellectual, emotional, and social domains. You will conduct home visits and parent-teacher conferences to foster strong family partnerships, support individualized learning goals, and emphasize the home as a vital part of the child’s educational journey.
Requirements
- AA or higher degree in Early Childhood Education
- AA or BA in a related field with at least four (3-credit) courses in Early Childhood
- Applicants who do not possess a degree in early childhood or related field must agree to take additional classes to meet Head Start Teacher Qualification Requirements.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement weekly lesson plans
- Promote health and safety practices
- Support child social-emotional growth using Conscious Discipline
- Provide engaging learning opportunities that meet individual developmental needs, including those of Dual Language Learners
- Build goal-oriented relationships with families
- Support parent participation in the classroom
- Encourage family literacy and school involvement
- Conduct scheduled home visits and conferences to share developmental progress, collaborate on goals, and offer educational activities and community resources that support learning at home
- Demonstrate professionalism, teamwork, and a commitment to continuous improvement through training, reflection, and active participation in meetings and agency initiatives
- Maintain accurate documentation of child development, family interactions, attendance, and meal counts using agency systems and internal databases
- Foster respectful, timely, and effective communication with families, coworkers, and supervisors to ensure a supportive and collaborative learning environment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
