Head Start Lead Teacher - Family-Centered Early Learning

Omaha Tribe of Nebraska; Macy (NE); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The Omaha Tribe Head Start and Early Head Start invite applications for a Lead Teacher to coordinate a comprehensive early childhood education program. You will plan, implement, and document lessons aligned with Head Start standards, fostering development across social, emotional, physical, cognitive, and language domains.

You will engage families through conferences and home visits while maintaining confidentiality and professional boundaries, and supervise student teachers and volunteers as

Qualifications

• Infant/Toddler CDA credential required.
• Associates degree in Early Childhood preferred.
• Maintain CDA credentials.
• Two years of center-based early childhood experience preferred.
• First Aid and CPR certifications required or ability to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Lead Teacher works 7:30 AM–3:30 PM, Monday–Friday.
• Notify supervisor by 6:45 AM if unable to work.
• Observe, assess and document child development.
• Develop age-appropriate lesson plans and activities.
• Plan and participate in family engagement (conferences, home visits).
• Maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries.
• Provide classroom leadership and supervise student teachers/volunteers.

Skills

Curriculum knowledge

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Time management

Problem solving

Education

Infant/Toddler CDA credential

Associate's degree in Early Childhood

First Aid certification

CPR certification

Job description

The Omaha Tribe Head Start and Early Head Start invite applications for a Lead Teacher to coordinate a comprehensive early childhood education program. You will plan, implement, and document lessons aligned with Head Start standards, fostering development across social, emotional, physical, cognitive, and language domains.

You will engage families through conferences and home visits while maintaining confidentiality and professional boundaries, and supervise student teachers and volunteers as