Head Start Lead Preschool Teacher - Inspire Learning Growth

Iowa Community Action Association - West Central Community Action; Council Bluffs (IA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Vacation

Sick pay

Paid holidays

IPERS retirement plan

403(b)

Job summary

West Central Community Action in Council Bluffs is seeking a Lead Preschool Teacher for one of our Head Start classrooms. You will create and manage a warm, engaging learning environment and lead daily educational activities in line with Head Start standards.

The ideal candidate holds an AA/AS in Child Development or Early Childhood Education (BA/BS preferred) and has classroom experience; must maintain records, recruit and supervise volunteers, and promote strong family engagement.

Qualifications

• AA/AS in Child Development or Early Childhood Education with 1 year classroom experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Education is preferred.
• Valid driver's license and auto insurance are required.
• Advocate and recruit for WCCA Programs including Head Start.
• Maintain accurate attendance, nutrition, in-kind and other required records.

Responsibilities

• Create and manage a warm, engaging learning environment for preschool children.
• Direct daily educational activities and approve all child activities.
• Follow Head Start Program Performance Standards and state licensing codes.
• Develop daily classroom schedules using Creative Curriculum and PBIS.
• Design developmentally appropriate daily lesson plans using data and goals.
• Foster positive family relationships through open, consistent communication.
• Attend meetings concerning children in the classroom and supervise volunteers.

Skills

Classroom management

Communication

Record keeping

Child development knowledge

Team coordination

Education

AA/AS in Child Development/ECE

Experience in classroom team

BA/BS in Education preferred

Job description

West Central Community Action in Council Bluffs is seeking a Lead Preschool Teacher for one of our Head Start classrooms. You will create and manage a warm, engaging learning environment and lead daily educational activities in line with Head Start standards.

The ideal candidate holds an AA/AS in Child Development or Early Childhood Education (BA/BS preferred) and has classroom experience; must maintain records, recruit and supervise volunteers, and promote strong family engagement.