Early Childhood Classroom & Learning Center Lead

Priority Dispatch Corp.; Sumrall (MS); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Priority Dispatch Corp. seeks an early childhood educator to design and set up classrooms aligned with curriculum and child interests.

You will supervise daily activities indoors and outdoors, conduct activities in the absence of teachers, and implement developmentally appropriate plans across learning domains. Responsibilities include conducting Brigance screenings, CPI assessments, and developing weekly lesson plans, IEP/ISFP-based plans, and maintaining records with a focus on positive

Qualifications

• Preferred: Bachelor's degree in child development or related field with one year of demonstrated experience in childcare or early childhood development.
• Minimum: Associate degree in Child Development or related field with six months of demonstrated experience or currently enrolled in college.
• Strong knowledge of theories and practices of Early Childhood Development and Head Start requirements.

Responsibilities

• Design and set up classrooms based on curriculum and children's interests.
• Provide constant supervision and ensure no unattended moments indoors or outdoors.
• Conduct activities in the absence of an assigned teacher.
• Implement developmentally appropriate activities across all required learning domains.
• Assist screening using Brigance Early Childhood Screen III 3-5 and CPI assessments three times per year.
• Assist with weekly lesson plans and IEP/ISFP-based plans within two weeks of screening results.
• Conduct weekly anecdotal observations for each child and maintain records.
• Record attendance daily and report absences to the Family Community Worker.
• Maintain accurate education records and meal counts; ensure positive behavior management.
• Coordinate with teachers and families to support child progress and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Early childhood development

Behavior management

Curriculum planning

Observation & assessment

Family communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Child Development or related field

Associate degree in Child Development

Job description

Priority Dispatch Corp. seeks an early childhood educator to design and set up classrooms aligned with curriculum and child interests.

You will supervise daily activities indoors and outdoors, conduct activities in the absence of teachers, and implement developmentally appropriate plans across learning domains. Responsibilities include conducting Brigance screenings, CPI assessments, and developing weekly lesson plans, IEP/ISFP-based plans, and maintaining records with a focus on positive