Head Start Lead Teacher & Mentor (Bilingual Friendly)

Worcester Community Action Council, Inc.; Southbridge (MA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Worcester Community Action Council, Inc. seeks a Lead Teacher for its Head Start programs in Southern Worcester County. You will plan developmentally appropriate activities, guide families, and support children's readiness for school.

The role runs Monday–Friday 8:00am–4:00pm across Head Start centers in East Brookfield, Southbridge, and Webster. The position requires a DEEC Lead Teacher license, or enrollment toward a Bachelor’s in Early Childhood Education.

Qualifications

• Lead Teacher license in DEEC is required.
• Bachelor’s degree or in progress in Early Childhood Education.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; ability to learn WCAC databases.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement a developmentally appropriate program for children.
• Supervise, train, mentor, and evaluate classroom staff.

Skills

Lead Teacher

Bilingual Spanish (bonus)

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Microsoft Office

Education

DEEC Lead Teacher License

Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or enrolled toward degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Worcester Community Action Council, Inc. seeks a Lead Teacher for its Head Start programs in Southern Worcester County. You will plan developmentally appropriate activities, guide families, and support children's readiness for school.

The role runs Monday–Friday 8:00am–4:00pm across Head Start centers in East Brookfield, Southbridge, and Webster. The position requires a DEEC Lead Teacher license, or enrollment toward a Bachelor’s in Early Childhood Education.