Head Start Lead Educator

Community Action Partnership of Central Illinois; Clinton (IL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan contribution

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

Community Action Partnership of Central Illinois seeks a Head Start Teacher to oversee classroom staff, develop and implement curricula, and ensure compliance with Head Start and licensing standards.

The role emphasizes developmentally appropriate instruction, conscious classroom management, and collaboration with families to support school readiness. Requires an associate degree in ECE and related certifications; bachelor’s preferred.

Qualifications

• Requires bachelor’s preferred; minimum associate’s in early childhood education or related field per Head Start Act.
• Fingerprinting and background check per 89 ILL. Adm. Code 385.
• Must be 21+ years old and able to lift 50 pounds.
• CPR, First Aid, Food Protection Manager Certification, Mandated Reporter, and applicable site certifications.

Responsibilities

• Plan developmentally appropriate educational experiences aligned with Head Start Framework and Illinois standards.
• Use Conscious Discipline to interact with children.
• Implement Creative Curriculum with fidelity (instruction, assessment, screenings).
• Supervise education and bus staff; perform performance reviews.

Skills

Conscious Discipline

Student interaction

Classroom supervision

Teaching strategies

Education

Associate’s degree in ECE or related field

Bachelor’s preferred

DCFS Child Care Director qualifications

Tools

Creative Curriculum

Microsoft Word/SharePoint

Job description

Community Action Partnership of Central Illinois seeks a Head Start Teacher to oversee classroom staff, develop and implement curricula, and ensure compliance with Head Start and licensing standards.

The role emphasizes developmentally appropriate instruction, conscious classroom management, and collaboration with families to support school readiness. Requires an associate degree in ECE and related certifications; bachelor’s preferred.