Head Start Lead Teacher

Easterseals; Winder (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in family services is looking for a Head Start Lead Teacher to provide quality early childhood education. This role involves implementing developmentally appropriate practices in an inclusive environment, fostering child growth through various activities. Candidates must hold at least an Associate's Degree in Early Childhood Education, possess strong communication skills, and be able to engage with diverse families.

Qualifications

• Must be eighteen years of age or older.
• Must pass the Drug Test and Background Check.
• Knowledge of early childhood education principles required.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate early childhood education through developmentally appropriate practices.
• Plan and implement activities that enhance child growth and involve parental participation.
• Ensure effective communication with children and families.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Knowledge of child growth and development

Cultural competency

Education

Associate's Degree in Early Childhood Education

Bachelor's Degree in a related field

Job description

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The Head Start Lead Teacher facilitates quality, individualized, early childhood education by implementing developmentally appropriate practices in an inclusive environment.

Under the direct supervision of the Center Manager, works as a team with the Education/Disabilities Specialists to plan and implement a variety of developmentally appropriate activities for children that will enhance their growth and development, promote social competence and ensure parental involvement in all aspects of the program.

• Must have knowledge, skills and experiences needed to perform the assigned functions responsibly.
• Must be familiar with ethnic background and culture of families in the program and be able to serve and effectively communicate, to the extent feasible, with children and families with no or limited English proficiency.
• Must possess training, experiences, and knowledge that include theories, and principles of child growth and development, early childhood education, and family support.
• Must possess excellent communications skills.
• Must possess the ability to provide leadership and stability for program continuity.
• Must possess the ability to move/lift children up to age five (5).
  
  

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - Head Start Lead Teacher

Must be eighteen years of age or older.

Must pass the Drug Test.

Must pass the Background Check.

Must pass pre-employment tests if applicable.

Education Required

The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of an Associate's Program, bachelor's degree program, or higher or equivalent degree in a field of study related to the job.

Note: This position requires a minimum of as Associates Degree or higher degree in Early Childhood Education.

Physical Job Requirements

On occasion, there may be a need to move or lift light articles.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Other

Job function

• Job function

  Education and Training

• Industries

  Individual and Family Services

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