Early Head Start Lead Teacher

McDowell County Schools; Marion (NC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

McDowell County Schools in Marion, North Carolina, is seeking an Early Head Start Lead Teacher to provide an enriching program for infants and toddlers and to support families. The position is full-time, year-round (12 months), with a 37.5-hour work week and duties including home visits and progress documentation.

The ideal candidate holds a CDA or an Associate degree with Infant-Toddler concentration (preferred) or is pursuing one, and will be selected through a paper screening process before

Qualifications

• Must have CDA or Associate degree with Infant-Toddler concentration (preferred) or be working towards one.
• Paper screening process will be used to narrow applicants for interviews.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement educational program and nurturing environment for infants/toddlers and their families.
• Make home visits and document child progress.
• Relate well to children birth to three and their families.

Education

Child Development Associate (CDA)

Associate degree in Early Childhood with Infant-Toddler concentration

Job description

Early Head Start Lead Teacher

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Job Details

Job ID: 5924644

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 11, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Length of Position: Permanent

Type of Benefits: Full

Months per year: 12

Number of hours per week: 37.5

Number of days per week: 5

Salary to be Determined Based on Education and Experience

General Duties:

Plan and implement educational program and nurturing environment and be part of a supportive team for infants/ toddlers and their families; make home visits; document child progress. Must relate well to children ages birth to three and their families.

Qualifications:

Applicant must have a Child Development Associate (CDA) or Associate degree in Early Childhood with Infant-Toddler concentration (preferred) or be working towards one. Paper screening process will be used to narrow applicants for interviews.

Position Type: Full-time (12 month)

Contact Information

• Karey Dulaney , Director
• Head Start
• Phone: [phone] ext. 1511
• Email: [e-mail]