Teacher- Head Start
About The Position
The Preschool Teacher is responsible for collaboring with a team and implementing a high-quality early childhood program that supports the cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development of children aged 3 years to 5 years. This position ensures a safe, inclusive, and enriching learning environment, maintains strong communication with families, and adheres to all licensing and program standards. If you are passionate about early childhood education and want to be part of a team that's making a difference, we encourage you to apply today!
Requirements
- Associate degree in Early Childhood Education or related field preferred
- Minimum of 2 years of experience working with children in a licensed early childhood setting
- Must meet all state licensing requirements, including background check and medical clearance
- Pediatric CPR/First Aid certification preferred or must be obtained upon hire
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds and safely move children
- Regular attendance and punctuality are essential functions of the job
- Must be able to pass a comprehensive background check, including CBI/FBI fingerprinting, a physical and a national sex offender registry check
Nice To Haves
- Experience with Head Start or Early Head Start programs preferred
- Pediatric CPR/First Aid certification preferred or must be obtained upon hire
Responsibilities
- Maintain a safe, warm, and stimulating classroom environment
- Develop individualized care routines that support physical, social, emotional, and cognitive growth
- Collaborate with co-teachers to implement developmentally appropriate activities
- Support strong family partnerships through daily communication and relationship-building
- Maintain accurate documentation of feeding, diapering, sleeping, and developmental milestones
- Adhere to all licensing and program standards, including Head Start/Early Head Start and Educare
- Sanitize toys, materials, and classroom spaces according to health and safety protocols
- Support Conscious Discipline practices in age-appropriate ways
- Follow lessons plan using the Creative Curriculum
- Perform other duties as assigned
Benefits
- 16+ paid company holidays
- Spring Break and Winter Break - up to 10 paid days off
- Accrued vacation time, starting at 10 days per year up to 30 days per year, based on years of service
- Paid sick time
- Medical, vision, and dental insurance coverage
- Life, AD&D insurance
- Mental health support through our medical coverage and our employee assistance program (EAP)
- Long-term disability coverage
- 401(k) with 5% employer match after 1 year of employment
- FSA plans
- College 529 investment plans
- Identify theft and protection plans
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
