Early Learning Lead: Head Start Teacher

Boys & Girls Club; United States; On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Boys & Girls Club is seeking a Head Start classroom teacher to lead a classroom of 3- to 5-year-old children. You will work closely with an assistant teacher, family members, and other staff to support development and learning in a nurturing environment.

The role emphasizes implementing the curriculum with fidelity, planning lessons, and maintaining a safe, engaging space that fosters student growth and family involvement.

Qualifications

• AA/AS required.

Responsibilities

• Provide emotional support through establishing a positive climate, being aware of and responsive to children, and encouraging child expression and autonomy.
• Use strategies for behavior management, such as clear behavior expectations, being proactive and redirecting misbehavior.
• Foster classroom productivity and maximize learning time, while engaging children with a variety of modalities and materials.
• Provide instructional support through concept development, fostering children’s analysis and reasoning, engaging in feedback loops, and modeling and supporting high-quality language.
• Ensure classroom arrangement, materials and displays are organized and conducive to children’s learning.

Education

AA/AS

Job description

Boys & Girls Club is seeking a Head Start classroom teacher to lead a classroom of 3- to 5-year-old children. You will work closely with an assistant teacher, family members, and other staff to support development and learning in a nurturing environment.

The role emphasizes implementing the curriculum with fidelity, planning lessons, and maintaining a safe, engaging space that fosters student growth and family involvement.