Head Start Lead Teacher

Central Kentucky Community Action Council, Inc.; Bardstown (KY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Central Kentucky Community Action Council Inc. is seeking a Head Start Teacher to deliver developmentally appropriate instruction to preschoolers.

You will work as part of a collaborative team to foster social, emotional, physical, and educational growth in young children. You will partner with families and staff, follow Head Start performance standards, and participate in ongoing training to ensure strong learning outcomes and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Associate's in ECE/IECE required.
• Bachelor's in ECE/IECE preferred.
• Reliable transportation and ability to work with diverse backgrounds.
• Strong communication skills, both written and oral.
• Background check/pre-employment screenings required.

Responsibilities

• Provide instructional experiences for preschool children.
• Engage children with diverse learning experiences.
• Complete required annual training and professional development hours.
• Monitor and document progress toward learning outcomes and standards.
• Promote parental and staff involvement in screening and assessment.
• Maintain safety and teacher-child ratios per Head Start standards.
• Maintain documentation and records as required by regulations.
• Foster a climate conducive to learning and positive relationships.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Team collaboration

Experience with children

Cultural sensitivity

Strong communication

Background check

Education

Associate's in ECE/IECE

Bachelor's in ECE/IECE (preferred)

Job description

JOB PURPOSE: The Head Start Teacher is responsible for providing instructional experiences for the preschool child for adequate development in the social, emotional, physical, and educational processes.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Possesses knowledge and understanding of early childhood development.
• Ensures every child is engaged in and challenged by a variety of learning experiences.
• Completes required annual training and professional development hours.
• Promotes the development of and ensure that English Language Learners make significant progress in their primary language and English.
• Ensures that each child’s interest drives curriculum.
• Maintains a safe and healthy environment which supports the development and learning of preschool children while maintaining teacher-child ratios in compliance with Head Start Program Performance Standards.
• Ensures each child shows measurable progress towards learning outcomes/standards.
• Ensure parents, staff, and partners are knowledgeable regarding initial screening and ongoing assessment of child’s progress.
• Timely and accurately completes documentation and recordkeeping and ensures maintenance as required by applicable regulations.
• Promotes staff relationships which allow a climate conducive to learning.
• Other duties as assigned.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience working in a team environment.
• Experience working with children.
• Reliable transportation is required.
• Works well with individuals of all cultures and socio-economic backgrounds.
• Strong communication skills, both written and oral.
• Background check/pre-employment screenings required.

SCHEDULE:

• 8-hour shift, Monday-Friday.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Associate's in ECE/IECE (required)
• Bachelor's in ECE/IECE (preferred)

Central Kentucky Community Action Council Inc. provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.