Head Start Lead Teacher — Full-Time with Benefits

You Thrive Florida; Pierson (FL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Vision & Dental plans

403B retirement

Paid holidays

Life Insurance (basic)

Long-Term Disability (LTD)

AD&D Insurance

Pet Insurance

PSLF Eligible

Job summary

You Thrive Florida is seeking a dedicated classroom teacher to guide and support learning within Head Start classrooms. The role emphasizes developmentally appropriate activities, collaborative lesson planning with a teacher assistant, and maintaining a safe, engaging learning environment.

The position requires delivering structured and unstructured experiences, documenting progress, coordinating with families, and participating in required trainings and compliance activities.

Qualifications

• Education: Minimum Associate’s Degree; must enroll within 90 days to obtain a Bachelor's within 3 years.
• Must complete required trainings as mandated by applicable agencies.
• Must obtain/maintain CPR/First Aid certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide developmentally appropriate activities to enhance physical, social, emotional and intellectual development.
• Prepare and implement lesson plans with teacher assistant using curriculum.
• Post current lesson plan in classroom.
• Guide children in developing basic concepts per health and education plans.
• Ensure readiness for screenings (vision, hearing, dental, etc.).
• Maintain ongoing observations and assessments with required tracking tools.
• Collaborate with health staff to maintain first aid and safety.
• Supervise medications per procedures and maintain emergency contacts.
• Develop education portfolios and document accuracy.
• Refer concerns to appropriate service areas and participate in IEP processes.
• Organize outdoor play to promote gross motor development and balance indoor/outdoor activities.
• Maintain safe, clean classroom and playground; report issues.
• Source supplies/equipment with supervisor approval.
• Provide learning experiences encouraging problem solving and hands-on exploration.
• Encourage language development through open-ended questions.
• Promote positive self-concept and cultural acceptance; involve families.
• Supervise children at all times and maintain appropriate staff-to-child ratios.
• Maintain attendance records and report absences to Family Advocate.
• Engage families through meals, activities, and parent conferences.
• Recruit and train volunteers; prepare parent bulletin boards.
• Report child abuse/neglect per policies.
• Follow safety drills and emergency procedures.
• Maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries.

Skills

Lesson plans

Coordinate activities

Special needs

Early childhood

Parent communication

Attention to detail

Punctuality

Independent work

Organization

Decision making

Written communication

Data interpretation

Computer literacy

Confidentiality

Education

Associate’s Degree

Job description

You Thrive Florida is seeking a dedicated classroom teacher to guide and support learning within Head Start classrooms. The role emphasizes developmentally appropriate activities, collaborative lesson planning with a teacher assistant, and maintaining a safe, engaging learning environment.

The position requires delivering structured and unstructured experiences, documenting progress, coordinating with families, and participating in required trainings and compliance activities.