Head Start Family Services Lead Teacher

Saginaw Intermediate School District; Saginaw (MI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

Saginaw Intermediate School District is seeking a Lead Teacher/Family Services Advocate for its Head Start program. The role combines preschool teaching with family support, ensuring a safe, stimulating learning environment and compliance with Head Start Performance Standards.

You will lead family engagement activities, coordinate health and disability requirements, recruit and enroll children, attend IEP meetings, and maintain accurate data in ChildPlus while partnering with families and

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Advanced Degree in Early Childhood Education; ZA/ZS endorsement preferred.
• ZA/ZS endorsement strongly preferred.
• Bilingual English/Spanish abilities.
• Experience with Head Start or early childhood program.
• Willingness to obtain First Aid and CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Lead Family Service Advocate in coordination with the team and Head Start standards.
• Recruit and enroll children, ensuring full enrollment and transitions.
• Coordinate family engagement activities and parent involvement programs.
• Maintain accurate records and enter data in ChildPlus.
• Collaborate with community organizations to connect families with services.
• Attend required trainings and stay current with licensing requirements.

Skills

Family engagement

Child development knowledge

Communication

Data management

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor or Advanced Degree in Early Childhood Education

ZA or ZS endorsement

Tools

ChildPlus

Teaching Strategies Gold

Word

Excel

Job description

Saginaw Intermediate School District is seeking a Lead Teacher/Family Services Advocate for its Head Start program. The role combines preschool teaching with family support, ensuring a safe, stimulating learning environment and compliance with Head Start Performance Standards.

You will lead family engagement activities, coordinate health and disability requirements, recruit and enroll children, attend IEP meetings, and maintain accurate data in ChildPlus while partnering with families and