Early Head Start - Lead Teacher

HEAD TEACHER; Brooklyn (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-oriented child development center in Brooklyn, Ohio seeks a dedicated Lead Teacher for the Early Head Start program. Responsibilities include overseeing classroom activities, engaging with families, and ensuring high-quality developmental outcomes for children. Qualified candidates should have a degree in Early Childhood Education and experience working with young children. This position emphasizes teamwork, ethical standards, and community engagement.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of experience in an Early Childhood setting as a Lead Teacher.
• Knowledge of The Infant/Toddler Environment Rating Scale (ITERS).
• Knowledge of The Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework (ELOF).

Responsibilities

• Supervise the planning and execution of a program for children's development.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with families.
• Attend mandated trainings and meetings.

Skills

Experience with families and children ages one to five years

Ability to communicate effectively

Knowledge of ITERS and ELOF

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education

Master’s Degree in Education

Job description

Overview

Northside Center for Child Development invites applications for the Early Head Start (EHS) Lead Teacher position. The EHS Lead Teacher is responsible for planning, implementing, and overseeing all classroom activities for Early Head Start children, including those with disabilities. The role also involves engaging with parents and families to support the children’s development.

The EHS Lead Teacher is supported by a team to deliver high-quality, outcomes-driven behavioral health, early childhood, and enrichment services to children and families.

PRINCIPLE DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supervise the planning and execution of a program that considers the social, developmental and health needs of the group, as well as the individual child.
• Developing and maintaining a positive working relationship with families.
• Participating in scheduled meetings with families, colleagues, and schools’ interdisciplinary team.
• Developing an appropriate plan by which information concerning the children and the program can be shared with the families.
• Fostering the belief in parents that they are their child’s first teacher and reinforcing this concept with practical suggestions for its development.
• Other related duties, as assigned, consistent with the above and including the fulfillment of the program.
• Maintain Professional and Ethical Standards
• Maintain confidentiality in accordance with Agency policy and legal requirements.
• Be honest, reliable, and dependable.
• Respect and maintain rights and privacy of all staff, parents, and children.
• Attend mandated training(s) and meetings and seek out staff development opportunities.
• Work as a team member with all staff and maintain a positive work ethic.
• Act conscientiously in performing routine duties.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in ECE preferred, Master’s degree preferred; minimum of 1 year of experience in an Early Childhood setting (Lead Teacher).
• Experience working with families and children ages one to five years.
• Knowledge of The Infant/Toddler Environment Rating Scale (ITERS-) and The Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework: Ages Birth to Five (ELOF).
• Supervision of children.
• Supervision of the planning and execution of a program that takes into account the social, developmental and health needs of the group, as well as the individual child.
• Developing and maintaining a positive working relationship with families.
• Participating in scheduled meetings with families, colleagues and schools’ interdisciplinary team.
• Developing an appropriate plan by which information concerning the children and the program can be shared with the families.
• Fostering the belief in parents that they are their child’s first teacher and reinforcing this concept with practical suggestions for its development.
• Other related duties, as assigned, consistent with the above and including the fulfillment of the program.

Maintain Professional and Ethical Standards

• Maintain confidentiality in accordance with Agency policy and legal requirements.
• Be honest, reliable and dependable.
• Respect and maintain rights and privacy of all staff, parents, and children.
• Attend mandated trainings and meetings and seek out staff development opportunities.
• Work as a team member with all staff and maintain a positive work ethic.
• Act conscientiously in performing routine duties.

Knowledge and Skills

• Ability to write using correct grammar, spelling and punctuation; and to organize documents accurately.
• Ability to effectively communicate with community members and groups, managers, regulatory agencies, and families both individually and in group settings.