Head Start Preschool Lead Teacher: Shape School Readiness

Plaza Clinic; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 56,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation time

Paid sick time

Paid holidays/Breaks

Tuition assistance

Job summary

CPCD seeks a Preschool Lead Teacher to implement learning experiences that promote school readiness and support families in a Head Start program. The role emphasizes a safe, engaging environment and collaboration with teaching staff.

Responsibilities include planning curriculum, supervising classroom staff, and ensuring compliance with Head Start standards. Competitive pay steps and comprehensive benefits support long-term growth.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in ECE or related field and Director Qualified, or willingness to obtain.
• Experience teaching in early childhood and planning curriculum with assessments.
• Ability to foster nurturing teacher-child interactions and maintain safety.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement learning experiences to promote school readiness.
• Establish and maintain a safe, healthy learning environment in partnership with families.
• Provide daily supervision for assigned classroom staff.

Skills

Early childhood education experience

Curriculum planning

Assessments

Teacher-child interactions

Education

Associate degree in ECE or related field

Director Qualified (Colorado DHS)

Bachelor's degree in ECE (preferred)

Job description

CPCD seeks a Preschool Lead Teacher to implement learning experiences that promote school readiness and support families in a Head Start program. The role emphasizes a safe, engaging environment and collaboration with teaching staff.

Responsibilities include planning curriculum, supervising classroom staff, and ensuring compliance with Head Start standards. Competitive pay steps and comprehensive benefits support long-term growth.