Certified Lead Teacher (Early/Head Start starting at $53k)

At Educare of Omaha, Inc., we invest in our staff just as much as we invest in our children. Reimagine your role. Rediscover your passion. Join the Fun. Make a Difference.

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  WHO WE ARE

Educare of Omaha, Inc. is a non-profit organization that has a collaborative partnership between Early Head Start/Head Start, Omaha Public Schools and the Buffett Early Childhood Fund. Comprised of the two Educare Omaha Schools (Kellom and Indian Hill) and three Early Learning Centers (Skinner, Gateway and Kennedy), the mission of Educare of Omaha, Inc. is to promote school readiness by enhancing the social and cognitive development of children ages 0 to 5 through the provision of evidence-based education, health, nutritional, social, family engagement and other services to enrolled children and their families.

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  POSITION DETAILS

The Lead Teacher is responsible for the planning, implementation and coordination of a comprehensive education program. The Lead Teacher ensures the education program is developmentally appropriate and meets children’s individual needs as well as program standards of Educare of Omaha Inc., Head Start/Early Head Start, Sixpence, and the Nebraska state licensing guidelines.

Schedule: Full Time (40 hours per week, Monday-Friday); 12 Months. There is a variation of schedules available with the hours falling between 7:00am-5:30pm.

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  WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

✔️ Generous Paid Time Off:

• • Up to 120 hours vacation and 96 hours sick time in your first year
  • 10 paid holidays, including your birthday
  • 2-week paid Winter Break
  • 1-week paid Spring Break
  • Paid inclement weather days

✔️ Competitive Pay & Benefits:

• • Starting salary at $53,000+ (based on experience and tenure)
  • Medical premiums starting at $40.32 per paycheck
  • No copays for mental health therapy
  • Dental, vision, FSA, life insurance, short-term disability, and more
  • 403(b) retirement plan with 3% employer match
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness Eligible

✔️ Thrive in Your Career:

• • Ongoing coaching and professional development
  • Tuition assistance available
  • No contracts
  • Smaller class sizes (8–17 students)
  • Additional teacher support in every classroom

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  EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS

• A Bachelor's degree in education required, Early Childhood preferred.
• Verification of an active Nebraska teaching certificate is required.
  • A CDA (Child Development Associate) certification will be required to be attained unless 18 hours of Early Childhood Education coursework has been taken.
• Two years early childhood experience in a group setting preferred.
• Must be able to pass a background check that meets compliance standards.

Educare of Omaha, Inc. is committed to ensuring equal opportunity and non-discrimination in all hiring and employment practices. We are committed to equal treatment for all applicants and employees and will not discriminate based on age, race, color, ancestry, national origin, disability, sex/gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, pregnancy, genetic information, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.

Equal Opportunity Employer