Head Start Teacher

Job Overview
We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Head Start Teacher to inspire and nurture young learners in a vibrant early childhood education setting. In this role, you will create a safe, engaging, and developmentally appropriate environment that promotes curiosity, social-emotional growth, and foundational skills for children in preschool age. Your energy and enthusiasm will help foster a love of learning while supporting each child's unique developmental journey. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of children and their families through innovative teaching practices and collaborative teamwork.

Duties

• Develop and implement comprehensive curriculum plans aligned with early childhood education standards, including literacy, math, physical education, and social skills.
• Design engaging lesson plans that incorporate Montessori methods, classroom management strategies, and differentiated instruction to meet diverse learner needs.
• Foster a positive classroom environment through effective behavior management techniques and nurturing relationships with children.
• Conduct ongoing assessments using standardized testing tools to monitor developmental progress and tailor instruction accordingly.
• Collaborate with families, specialists in special education and early intervention, and community partners to support each child's welfare and educational growth.
• Manage classroom routines, including toddler care, preschool activities, and childcare duties, ensuring safety and compliance with licensing requirements.
• Maintain detailed records of student progress, attendance, lesson plans, and incident reports to support transparency and continuous improvement.

Experience

• Prior experience working with children in early childhood settings such as daycare, preschool classrooms, or private schools is essential.
• Demonstrated expertise in curriculum development across multiple domains including literacy education, math instruction, physical education, and childhood development.
• Knowledge of special education practices, early intervention strategies, behavior management techniques, and child welfare standards.
• Proven classroom management skills with the ability to create an inclusive environment that supports toddlers through preschool-aged children.
• Experience with classroom experience involving teaching physical education or tutoring is advantageous.
• Strong communication skills to effectively engage with children, parents, colleagues, and community partners.
• Familiarity with Montessori methods or other specialized educational approaches is a plus. Join us as a Head Start Teacher to ignite young minds through energetic teaching practices that inspire curiosity and foster lifelong learning!

Pay: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person