Head Start Teacher

Precious Angels Prep; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Professional development assistance

Employee discount

Job summary

Precious Angels Prep is seeking a Head Start Teacher to lead a cohesive teaching team, coordinate the curriculum, and manage the day-to-day operation of the classroom. You will foster a safe, engaging environment that supports cognitive, social, emotional and physical development.

You will work with families, guide teacher assistants, and ensure state regulations and center policies are met while maintaining accurate records and a plan for ongoing professional growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field with at least 30 ECE credits.
• Minimum of 2 years professional child care experience; Head Start experience preferred.
• Strong oral and written communication skills and basic computer skills.
• Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification.
• Must clear a full background check and pass a health screening.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and implement the educational curriculum, developing classroom activities based on developmentally appropriate practices and early learning standards.
• Lead by example — encourage teaching-team success through modeling and coaching.
• Plan individual and group activities that encourage social, cognitive and emotional growth.
• Communicate frequently with parents through informal discussions, progress reports and parent-teacher conferences.
• Ensure all center policies and state regulations are met.
• Maintain a healthy, clean and secure classroom environment.
• Supervise teacher assistants and classroom volunteers.
• Maintain accurate records, forms and files.
• Maintain a personal professional development plan for continuous quality improvement.

Skills

Strong communication

Basic computer skills

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or related field (≥30 ECE credits)

Job description

As a Head Start Teacher at Precious Angels Preparatory School, you will build a cohesive teaching team, coordinate the curriculum and manage the day-to-day operation of your classroom.

Our teachers understand children's cognitive, social, emotional and physical development, and use that knowledge to create a safe, stimulating classroom where every child is actively engaged and encouraged to succeed. You will communicate warmly and clearly with children and adults alike — guiding teacher assistants, partnering with families and resolving parent concerns with care.

Minimum qualification

• Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field, with a minimum of 30 ECE credits.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and implement the educational curriculum, developing classroom activities based on developmentally appropriate practices and early learning standards.
• Lead by example — encourage teaching-team success through modeling and coaching.
• Plan individual and group activities that encourage social, cognitive and emotional growth.
• Communicate frequently with parents through informal discussions, progress reports and parent-teacher conferences.
• Ensure all center policies and state regulations are met.
• Maintain a healthy, clean and secure classroom environment.
• Supervise teacher assistants and classroom volunteers.
• Maintain accurate records, forms and files.
• Maintain a personal professional development plan for continuous quality improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field, with a minimum of 30 ECE credits (required).
• Minimum of 2 years of professional child care experience; Head Start experience preferred.
• Strong oral and written communication skills and basic computer skills.
• A strong understanding of child development.
• Excellent leadership, organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification.
• Must clear a full background check and pass a health screening.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Professional development assistance
• Employee discount