CS/Lead Teacher

Community Development Institute Head Start; Watsonville (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation & sick leave

Health insurance from day one

Dental insurance updates $15.95/mo

Job summary

Community Development Institute Head Start in Watsonville, CA is seeking a Center Supervisor/Lead Teacher to oversee daily operations of Head Start classrooms and ensure compliance with local, state, and federal childcare requirements. The role collaborates with teachers, administrators, and parents to provide high-quality early education and support for young children and families.

Candidates must have current Infant/Toddler CDA with 2+ years experience or an Associate/Bachelor’s in Early

Qualifications

• As per Head Start requirements and licensing rules.
• Must have current Infant/Toddler CDA or equivalent education.

Skills

Team collaboration

Head Start knowledge

Education

Associates / Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education

Infant/Toddler CDA

Job description

We are looking to hire a dedicated and experienced Center Supervisor/Lead Teacher to oversee the day-to-day activities of our Head Start centers and ensure that local, state, and federal childcare requirements are met. In addition, this role will be collaborating with a team of teachers, administrators, and parents to ensure that our students receive the best education we can provide. To be successful as a Center Supervisor/Lead Teacher, applicant should be someone with a deep understanding of what it takes to teach young children in Head Start effectively. As a minimum requirement, applicant must have a current infant/toddler CDA with at least two years of experience working with young children and families (for Infant Toddler Lead Teacher) or Associates/Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education (for Preschool Lead Teacher). Equivalent education will be considered. Applicant must meet state licensing requirements

PAY RATE

• PaidVacation time and Sick Leave
• Medical/Dental/VisionInsurance coverage available first day of employment (for full time employees)
• $30.00per month cost to employee for employee only Core Plan Health and VisionInsurance (for full time employees)
• $15.95per month cost to employee for employee only Dental Insurance (for full timeemployees)
• PaidHolidays
• PaidSpring Break and Winter Break
• Qualifyingemployer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness and Perkins Loan Forgivenessprograms.
• Tuitionassistance to meet job requirements
• Paidtrainings
• EmployeeAssistance Program
• $35,000term AD&D life insurance at no cost to employee (for full time employees)
• TravelConnect medical support for assistance when you travel

CDI Head Start is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, or any other legally protected status.