Head Start Teacher

Family & Children's Place; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

The Family & Children's Place Head Start Academy in Louisville, KY is seeking a Head Start Teacher to plan and implement a high-quality preschool program for ages 3 to 5. You will collaborate with fellow teachers, families, and support staff to promote school readiness.

The Head Start Teacher is responsible for creating a safe, inclusive classroom, planning developmentally appropriate experiences, observing progress, and maintaining records in compliance with Head Start standards.

Qualifications

• Passion for early childhood education and child development.
• Strong classroom management and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with families and colleagues.
• Commitment to creating inclusive learning environments where all children can succeed.
• Dedication to supporting children and families from diverse backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain a safe, nurturing, and inclusive classroom environment.
• Plan and implement developmentally appropriate learning experiences aligned with Head Start standards.
• Support children's cognitive, social, emotional, physical, and language development.
• Observe and assess children's progress and use assessment data to individualize instruction.
• Build strong, positive relationships with children, families, and colleagues.
• Collaborate withTeachers, families, and multidisciplinary teams to support the success of every child.
• Maintain accurate classroom records and documentation.
• Comply with Head Start Performance Standards, state licensing requirements, and program policies.

Skills

Early childhood education

Classroom management

Collaboration

Inclusive learning

Diversity commitment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education

Bachelor's degree in related field with ECE hours

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Louisville, KY 40210, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: 4 Year Degree, Salary Range: $24.00 - $26.00 Hourly, Do you have a passion for early childhood education and helping young children build a strong foundation for lifelong success? Family & Children's Place Head Start is seeking dedicated, nurturing, and engaging educators to join our team and make a lasting impact on the lives of children and families.

The Head Start Teacher is responsible for planning and implementing a high-quality preschool program for children ages 3 to 5. Working collaboratively with other teachers, families, and support staff, the Teacher promotes school readiness and supports the individual needs of all children, including those with diverse developmental abilities.

Why Join Head Start?

At Head Start, we believe every child deserves the opportunity to thrive. Our mission is to promote school readiness for young children from low-income families by supporting their cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development. As a Head Start Teacher, you will play a critical role in preparing children for success in school and in life.

Location

The FCP Head Start Academy is located at 946 S 25th Street in Louisville, KY.

What You'll Do

• Create and maintain a safe, nurturing, and inclusive classroom environment.
• Plan and implement developmentally appropriate learning experiences aligned with Head Start standards.
• Support children's cognitive, social, emotional, physical, and language development.
• Observe and assess children's progress and use assessment data to individualize instruction.
• Build strong, positive relationships with children, families, and colleagues.
• Collaborate withTeachers, families, and multidisciplinary teams to support the success of every child.
• Maintain accurate classroom records and documentation.
• Comply with Head Start Performance Standards, state licensing requirements, and program policies.

Qualifications

• Passion for early childhood education and child development.
• Strong classroom management and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with families and colleagues.
• Commitment to creating inclusive learning environments where all children can succeed.
• Dedication to supporting children and families from diverse backgrounds.

Bachelors Degree in Early Childhood Education OR

Bachelors Degree in a related field with a minimum 15 semester credit hours or 25 quarter credit hours in Early Childhood Education and minimum one year experience working with children from birth to 5 years of age.

About Head Start

Head Start provides comprehensive early childhood education and family support services designed to strengthen children, families, and communities. Our team is committed to ensuring that every child enters kindergarten ready to learn and thrive.

Learn more about our program: Head Start

Help children build the skills, confidence, and enthusiasm they need for a successful future.