Early Head Start Lead Teacher

Learning Care Group, Inc.; Glendale (AZ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Learning Care Group, Inc. seeks a Lead Teacher to plan, assess, and instruct preschool children in alignment with Head Start requirements. The role emphasizes mentoring colleagues, delivering engaging activities, and fostering family connections to support each child's growth.

The position requires leadership in the classroom, adherence to licensing and program standards, and the ability to work indoors or outdoors with children. 18+ and dedicated to early education.

Qualifications

• Must have an Associate's Degree or higher in Early Childhood Education or CDA in Infant/Toddler.
• Experience leading a classroom and creating educational lesson plans.
• Ability to meet state education requirements and childcare center requirements.

Responsibilities

• Create engaging, interactive learning experiences while mentoring fellow Teachers.
• Care for the social, physical, and intellectual growth of preschool children in the class.
• Take the lead on classroom management and curriculum implementation, and be an expert on licensing guidelines and Head Start program requirements.
• Build authentic relationships with enrolled and prospective families to promote child achievement and center success.

Skills

classroom leadership

Education

Associate's Degree or higher in Early Childhood Education or CDA in Infant/Toddler

Job description

Arizona Early Head Start provides early education for children birth to 3-years-old,parent involvementand family support, and comprehensive health and nutrition education for children. The Lead Teacher is responsible for all aspects of planning, assessing and instructing based on the needs of each child, and the requirements of the program. We want change makers who never stop being curious, inventive, and open-hearted to prepare children for Kindergarten and beyond.

As a Lead Teacher, you'll:

• Create! Develop fun,interactive learning experiences while mentoring fellow Teachers.
• Care! Promote the social, physical, and intellectual growth of the preschool childreninyour class.
• Call the shots! Take the lead onclassroom managementand curriculum implementation,plusbe an expert on all licensing guidelines, company standards and Headstart program requirements.
• Communicate! Build sincere relationships with enrolled and prospective families to promote achievement for the child and to support your center's success.

Wewant energetic, dependable, passionate individualswhoare at least 18 andhave:

• Associate's Degree or higher in Early Childhood Education or CDA in Infant/Toddler
• Experience leading a classroom and creating educational lesson plans
• The ability to meet state requirements for education and our childcare center requirements.
• The ability to work indoors or outdoors and engage in physical activity with children.