Head Start Preschool Teacher (3-5) – Growth & Impact

Family Development Services; Noblesville (IN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Family Development Services in Noblesville, Indiana, seeks a Head Start Preschool Teacher to lead a classroom of 3- to 5-year-olds. You will collaborate with an assistant teacher, families, and center staff to support all learners and ensure a safe, engaging learning environment.

The role requires an AA/AS or BA/BS in Early Childhood Education or state preschool certification, plus experience with diverse learners and family outreach.

Qualifications

• AA/AS in Early Childhood Education or BA/BS in ECE; state preschool certification preferred.
• BA Highly preferred for teaching in Head Start.
• Experience with diverse learners and family outreach encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Lead a Head Start classroom for 3- to 5-year-olds, in collaboration with an assistant.
• Establish a positive climate, support child autonomy and expression.
• Implement developmentally appropriate activities aligned with curriculum.
• Assess and plan using ongoing observation and formal checkpoints.
• Maintain safe, healthy environments and daily health/safety routines.
• Engage families through home visits and parent-teacher conferences.
• Document progress and coordinate with family services staff.
• Travel locally up to 10% for meetings and events.

Skills

Emotional support

Behavior management

Differentiated instruction

Family engagement

Team collaboration

Observation & assessment

Education

AA/AS in Early Childhood Education

BA/BS in Early Childhood Education

State preschool teacher certification

Job description

Family Development Services in Noblesville, Indiana, seeks a Head Start Preschool Teacher to lead a classroom of 3- to 5-year-olds. You will collaborate with an assistant teacher, families, and center staff to support all learners and ensure a safe, engaging learning environment.

The role requires an AA/AS or BA/BS in Early Childhood Education or state preschool certification, plus experience with diverse learners and family outreach.