Head Start Lead Teacher: Shape Young Minds

Lutheran Services Florida, Inc.; Fort Walton Beach (FL); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Job summary

Lutheran Services Florida, Inc. seeks a Lead Teacher to lead a Head Start/Early Head Start classroom, plan activities, assess children, and ensure compliance with federal standards.

The ideal candidate holds an associate degree in early childhood education, has two years of relevant teaching experience, and can enrich family partnerships, document progress, and support children’s kindergarten readiness. LSFs generous benefits are available.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Early Childhood Education required.
• 18 credits in child development, ECE, or related fields.
• Complete Florida 10-hour Developmentally Appropriate Practices and 45 hours of Florida Child Care Facility Training within 12–15 months.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement daily lesson plans for preschoolers/infants meeting federal standards.
• Arrange classrooms into learning areas that promote an effective environment.
• Assess developmental needs and develop individual education plans.
• Monitor safety and health during meals, activities, and play.
• Document progress and complete required forms/reports.
• Engage with families through conferences and communications about child progress.
• Plan activities for parent and community volunteers and coordinate field trips.

Skills

Brain development

Child development

Classroom management

Parent communication

Team leadership

Education

Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education

Coursework in child development / ECE (18 credits)

Florida Child Care Training (45 hours) & First Aid/CPR within 12–15 months

Job description

Lutheran Services Florida, Inc. seeks a Lead Teacher to lead a Head Start/Early Head Start classroom, plan activities, assess children, and ensure compliance with federal standards.

The ideal candidate holds an associate degree in early childhood education, has two years of relevant teaching experience, and can enrich family partnerships, document progress, and support children’s kindergarten readiness. LSFs generous benefits are available.