Head Start Preschool Team Lead: Empower Young Learners

ENTERPRISE FOR PROGRESS IN THE COMMUNITY; Yakima (WA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

Job summary

ENTERPRISE FOR PROGRESS IN THE COMMUNITY is seeking a Head Start preschool Team Leader to teach a preschool classroom in Yakima, WA. You will provide day-to-day oversight to one Family Service Teacher and other classroom staff, ensuring an educational environment that respects each child’s development, interests, and background.

The role requires adherence to Head Start standards, USDA rules, state licensing, and agency policies, with daily collaboration among staff, families, and community

Qualifications

• Associate of Arts in ECE or related field.
• Two years of lead teaching experience in a preschool setting.
• Demonstrated effective oral and written communication skills.
• Driver's license and auto insurance are required.
• STARs training (30 hours) must be completed.

Responsibilities

• Teach in assigned classroom every day.
• Provide instructional leadership to promote school readiness.
• Create a safe, welcoming, nurturing classroom environment.
• Build positive relationships with children and families.
• Plan and evaluate developmentally appropriate Pre-K curriculum.
• Design engaging lesson plans that meet diverse learner needs.
• Monitor progress with assessments to inform instruction.
• Implement classroom management strategies for positive behavior.
• Collaborate with families, staff, coaches, and administrators for program improvement.
• Participate in coaching and professional development.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Team collaboration

Leadership

Education

Associate of Arts in Early Childhood Education or Development, or in a related field

Tools

Driver's License & Auto Insurance

Job description

ENTERPRISE FOR PROGRESS IN THE COMMUNITY is seeking a Head Start preschool Team Leader to teach a preschool classroom in Yakima, WA. You will provide day-to-day oversight to one Family Service Teacher and other classroom staff, ensuring an educational environment that respects each child’s development, interests, and background.

The role requires adherence to Head Start standards, USDA rules, state licensing, and agency policies, with daily collaboration among staff, families, and community