Teacher - Head Start
About The Position
The Preschool Teacher supports school readiness and lifelong learning for young children and their families. The role creates a safe, nurturing, developmentally appropriate classroom and strengthens the connection between school and home through family engagement. The teacher plans and delivers high-quality early learning experiences aligned with curriculum standards, promoting children’s physical, intellectual, emotional, and social development. The position includes home visits and parent-teacher conferences to build family partnerships, support individualized learning goals, and encourage learning at home. This is a non-exempt position with a 90-day introductory period. The work schedule is Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., during the part-year program period of August through May. The position reports to the Center Director and provides input to the Center Director on Assistant Teacher performance. Starting salary depends on education: $26.70 for an associate’s degree, $29.38 for a bachelor’s degree, and $32.32 for a graduate degree.
Requirements
- An associate degree or higher in Early Childhood Education; or an associate or bachelor’s degree in a related field with at least four three-credit courses in Early Childhood.
- Applicants without a degree in early childhood or a related field must agree to take additional classes to meet Head Start Teacher Qualification Requirements.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement weekly lesson plans and provide engaging learning opportunities suited to individual developmental needs, including those of Dual Language Learners.
- Promote classroom health and safety practices and support children’s social-emotional growth using Conscious Discipline.
- Build goal-oriented relationships with families, support parent participation in the classroom, and encourage family literacy and school involvement.
- Conduct scheduled home visits and parent-teacher conferences to discuss developmental progress, collaborate on goals, and provide educational activities and community resources that support learning at home.
- Demonstrate professionalism and teamwork, and participate in training, reflection, meetings, and agency initiatives to support continuous improvement.
- Maintain accurate documentation of child development, family interactions, attendance, and meal counts using agency systems and internal databases.
- Communicate respectfully, effectively, and promptly with families, coworkers, and supervisors.
- Provide input to the Center Director on Assistant Teacher performance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
