Head Start Lead Teacher - Full-Time, $1,000 Sign-On Bonus

Agape Love Childcare Center LLC; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Signing bonus

Vision insurance

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Agape Love Childcare Center LLC in Detroit is seeking a Lead Teacher for a Head Start preschool partnership. The role emphasizes nurturing, responsive teaching and implementing an early childhood curriculum with fidelity. Strong collaboration with families and staff is essential.

Applicants with Head Start or GSRP experience and an Associate's or Bachelor's degree in ECE or related field are preferred. The position offers a Monday–Friday schedule, full-time hours, and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Qualifications for Head Start preschool Lead Teacher including Early Childhood Education/Child Development coursework.
• Preference for Associate's or Bachelor's degree in ECE/Child Development.
• Experience in Head Start, GSRP, preschool, or early childhood classroom.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement developmentally appropriate learning experiences.
• Create an engaging and nurturing classroom environment.
• Implement curriculum with fidelity.
• Conduct observations and assessments.
• Maintain required classroom documentation.
• Build positive relationships with children and families.
• Support children's social-emotional development.
• Maintain active supervision at all times.
• Collaborate with teaching partners, administrators, and Head Start staff.
• Participate in professional development and training.

Skills

Lead Teacher

Classroom management

Family communication

Engaging learning experiences

Education

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

Job description

Agape Love Childcare Center LLC in Detroit is seeking a Lead Teacher for a Head Start preschool partnership. The role emphasizes nurturing, responsive teaching and implementing an early childhood curriculum with fidelity. Strong collaboration with families and staff is essential.

Applicants with Head Start or GSRP experience and an Associate's or Bachelor's degree in ECE or related field are preferred. The position offers a Monday–Friday schedule, full-time hours, and growth opportunities.