Head Start Preschool Teacher

Family Forum Inc.; Ashland (WI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9-month contract

Summers off

Job summary

Family Forum Inc. in Wisconsin is hiring a Head Start Teacher to guide 3–5 year olds through a developmentally appropriate curriculum.

This full-time, 9-month position runs August through May with summers off, and focuses on joyful learning, social, cognitive and emotional growth. You will plan activities, supervise assistants, maintain records, communicate with families, and ensure safety and compliance with Head Start standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of professional child care experience.
• Associate’s Degree in early childhood education or related field with minimum 30 credits in ECE.
• CPR and First Aid certification required.

Responsibilities

• Develop classroom activities based on developmentally appropriate practices and early learning standards.
• Lead by example and coach teaching staff to promote classroom success.
• Plan individual and group activities to engage children and foster social, cognitive, and emotional growth.
• Maintain regular communication with parents via informal discussions, progress reports, and conferences.
• Ensure center policies and state regulations are met and safety, hygiene standards are upheld.
• Supervise teacher assistants and volunteers to follow planned activities and safety protocols.
• Maintain accurate records and ongoing professional development.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Teamwork

Leadership

High energy

Adaptability

Education

Associate's Degree in ECE or related field with 30 ECE credits

CPR and First Aid certification

Job description

Love working with little learners? Ready to make a BIG impact in a small community?Join our team as a Head Start Teacher and help children ages 3–5 years old discover the joy of learning! This is your chance to create a classroom full of laughter, curiosity, and growth—all while following Head Start Program Performance Standards.And here’s the best part: this is a 9-month position with summers off!Enjoy a well-deserved break from June through mid-August to recharge and come back ready to inspire.Status: Full-Time, Seasonal (9-Month Program Year)Annual Term: August 30th-May 30th (Could go to 1st of June)Anticipated Start Date: December 7th,2026Posted until FilledCoordinate and implement educational curriculum by developing classroom activities based on developmentally appropriate practices and early learning standardsLead by example; encourage teaching team success through modeling and coaching.Plan individual and group age-appropriate activities to actively engage children and encourage social, cognitive and emotional growth.Maintain frequent communications with parents through informal discussions, progress reports, and parent-teacher conferences.Ensure all center policies and state regulations are met.Ensure a healthy classroom environment – including maintaining appropriate hygiene and cleanliness standards and safety and security of children.Supervise teacher assistants and classroom volunteers to ensure they are following planned activities, hygiene and safety standards.Maintain accurate records, forms and files.Maintain personal professional development plan to ensure continuous quality improvement.Minimum of 2 years of professional child care experience.Strong oral and written communication skills and basic computer skills.High energy and the ability to work well with others (staff, children, and parents) and to foster a team environment.A strong understanding of child development.Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification.Must clear full background check and must pass health screening.Associate’s Degree in early childhood education or related field of study with a minimum of 30 Credits in ECE.Requirements include the ability to take frequent walks, use hands and fingers, handle objects, tools or controls, talk to and hear voices at many levels. May also be required to kneel, bend, squat or crawl.A specific vision ability will be required including the ability to see up close and up to a certain distance, to see colors, have peripheral vision and depth perception.Excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.Bonus points for experience with special education or early intervention services!Strong communication skills to connect with families, colleagues, and community partners.Familiarity with early childhood assessments and Head Start standards.WI Registry certificate for state standards