Early Head Start Lead Teacher — Inspire Learning & Growth

Tutor Time Childcare; Glendale (AZ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedules

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Arizona Early Head Start is seeking a Lead Teacher to plan, assess, and instruct based on each child’s needs within Head Start guidelines. This role emphasizes creating engaging learning experiences, mentoring peers, and maintaining strong relationships with families to support child achievement.

The position requires an Associate’s Degree or higher in Early Childhood Education or CDA in Infant/Toddler, with classroom leadership experience and ability to meet state education requirements.

Qualifications

• 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 requirements for education and our childcare center requirements.
• Ability to work indoors or outdoors and engage in physical activity with children.

Responsibilities

• Create! Develop fun, interactive learning experiences while mentoring fellow Teachers.
• Care! Promote the social, physical, and intellectual growth of the preschool children in your class.
• Call the shots! Take the lead on classroom management and curriculum implementation, plus be 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.

Skills

Classroom leadership

Lesson planning

Family communication

Adaptability

Education

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

Job description

Arizona Early Head Start is seeking a Lead Teacher to plan, assess, and instruct based on each child’s needs within Head Start guidelines. This role emphasizes creating engaging learning experiences, mentoring peers, and maintaining strong relationships with families to support child achievement.

The position requires an Associate’s Degree or higher in Early Childhood Education or CDA in Infant/Toddler, with classroom leadership experience and ability to meet state education requirements.