Head Start Lead Teacher

TRI-COUNTY COMMUNITY ACTION INC; Baxter (MN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Employee assistance program

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Job summary

TRI-COUNTY COMMUNITY ACTION INC in Minnesota is seeking a Lead Teacher to guide early childhood education under the site supervisor. You will help plan and implement activities that develop language literacy, science, and social-emotional skills while building trusting relationships with families.

This benefit-eligible role requires CDA credential or coursework, a plan to pursue degree within 3 years, and prior experience with young children. The position includes comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• CDA credential for infant/toddler or coursework in early childhood development focused on infants and toddlers.
• Willing to obtain an associate’s or bachelor’s degree in early childhood education within 3 years of hire.
• At least one year of experience working with young children and families.
• Experience in supervising staff is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead Teacher assists in planning, organizing, and implementing education services for children.
• Develop and implement individual educational plans for children.
• Build strong relationships with families to support children’s learning and wellbeing.
• Provide work direction to staff and support classroom operations.

Skills

Staff supervision

Child development knowledge

Family engagement

Early Childhood education

Education

Infant/Toddler CDA Credential

Course work in Early Childhood Development (infants & toddlers)

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education

Job description

Description

Grow with us, shape your childcare career in an environment that truly cares about you!

We offer great benefits packages, over 7 hours of PTO per paycheck, Health care plans, 403b retirement plan, paid Holidays, etc.

We help support furthering your education with our education assistance plan, pay for the CDA (Child Development Associate) credential. We care about staff’s health and wellbeing; we offer employee assistance program and activities that bring the agency together.

Spend your days building genuine relationships with each child, helping them learn about language literacy, science, life skills, social emotional skills, and more. Join our team today to make a difference in the life of a child!

The Lead Teacher, under the direction of the site supervisor, assists in overseeing and directing the planning, organizing, and implementation of education services for children, in addition to classroom teacher and duties which include developing and implementing individual educational plans for children. The Lead Teacher’s role is unique, and the relationships he/she builds with families are the most powerful tool they have to support them and make a difference in their lives. This is a benefit eligible position.

Requirements

• Infant/Toddler Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential; OR course work in Early Childhood Development with focus on infants and toddlers.
• Willing to obtain an associate’s or bachelor’s degree in early childhood education within 3 years of hire date.
• At least one year of experience working with young children and families.
• One or more years of experience in providing work direction to staff is preferred.
• Must maintain a commitment to keep current in the profession.

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance