Head Start Teacher

Join Tandem Inc.; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday pay

Professional development assistance

Tuition reimbursement (CDA renewal)

Job summary

Little Miracles Early Development Center is hiring a Lead Head Start / Pre-K Teacher to manage a preschool classroom for ages 3–5. You will design a safe, print-rich environment and implement creative, process-focused learning while tracking progress and partnering with families.

Requirements include an associate or bachelor’s degree in ECE (or a CDA credential) and 1–2 years of led classroom experience in licensed centers. Background checks and standard certifications are needed.

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field.
• Or a current CDA credential with significant classroom experience.
• Strong understanding of child development and positive guidance strategies.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver play-based, developmentally appropriate instruction aligned with ELDS.
• Maintain an organized, safe classroom and promote active physical exploration.
• Conduct regular observations and assess progress to tailor learning paths.
• Communicate with families and conduct parent-teacher conferences on milestones.
• Keep accurate records, health logs, and attendance per licensing standards.

Skills

Child development

Process-focused art

Behavioral scaffolding

Positive guidance

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in ECE or related field

CDA credential

Job description

Little Miracles Early Development Center

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Little Miracles Early development Center

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$17.50–$20/hr

Job Summary:

We are seeking a high-energy, dedicated Lead Head Start / Pre-K Teacher to manage our preschool classroom (ages 3–5). In this role, you will be the captain of your classroom ecosystem—designing a safe, stimulating, and print-rich environment where child biology and natural brain wiring are honored. You will implement process-focused creative learning, observe child progress systematically, and build responsive, cooperative relationships with our families.

Key Responsibilities

• Intentional Instruction: Plan and execute high-quality, play-based lesson plans aligned with Ohio Early Learning and Development Standards (ELDS) to foster cognitive, physical, language, and social-emotional growth.
• Classroom Management: Maintain a highly organized, safe, clean, and dynamic learning environment that rejects restrictive care and instead encourages active physical exploration.
• Child Observations & Assessments: Conduct regular, objective child observations (anecdotal logs, matrix tracking) to monitor developmental milestones, customize individual learning tracks, and establish clear next steps.
• Family Partnerships: Establish positive, responsive, and open communication with parents and guardians; conduct parent-teacher conferences to share developmental wins and milestones.
• Compliance & Excellence: Maintain flawless classroom records, health logs, and attendance tracking in accordance with ODJFS licensing and SUTQ Gold Award frameworks.

Qualifications & Skills

• Education: Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education (ECE), Child Development, or a related field preferred; OR a current, valid Child Development Associate (CDA) credential with significant classroom experience.
• Experience: Minimum of 1–2 years of experience leading a classroom in a licensed childcare facility (Head Start, ECE Grant, or highly-rated SUTQ center experience is a major plus).
• Skills: Strong understanding of child development, process-focused art, behavioral scaffolding, and positive guidance techniques.
• Requirements: Must pass a comprehensive background check (BCI/FBI fingerprinting), a physical medical exam, and hold (or be willing to obtain) CPR, First Aid, and Common Childhood Illness certifications.

Benefits & Perks

• Holiday pay
• Professional development assistance and tuition reimbursement support (including CDA renewal pathway assistance)
• Clear career advancement tracks within a growing organization
• A supportive, championship-minded team culture where your monthly wins are actively celebrated!

Schedule

• 8-hour shift
• Monday to Friday (No weekends!)