Head Start Teacher

West Feliciana Parish Schools; United States; On-site; USD 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

West Feliciana Parish Schools is seeking a Head Start Teacher for the Family Service Center. This full-time, 10-month position includes a starting salary of $31,959 plus a $3,500 stipend. The role requires a Bachelor’s in early childhood and at least one year working with young children.

Your duties include planning daily lessons, creating developmentally appropriate activities, and maintaining a supportive classroom. Strong communication with families and flexible hours are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in early childhood or closely related field.
• At least one year of experience working with young children.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain knowledge of the Family Service Center, Head Start, and licensing standards.
• Provide daily lesson plans and plans for teacher aide.
• Create age-appropriate learning experiences and develop curriculum to meet individual needs.
• Establish and maintain learning centers for small group activities.
• Arrange field trips and other special activities.
• Communicate with parents via home visits, conferences, notes, etc.
• Assist with parent meetings and safety during bus rides when needed.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Flexibility

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education

Job description

• Position Type:
  Early Childhood/ Teacher (3 years old and under)
• Date Posted:
  10/23/2026
• Location:
  Family Service Center
• Date Available:
  11/09/2026

Job Title: Head Start Teacher

Details:

• Full time position (10 month/190 Day position)
• Salary is based on experience- starting salary $31,959 PLUS $3,500 Stipend

Overview of Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in early childhood or closely related field
• At least one year experience working with young children
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to lift small children as needed and to participate in floor activities.
• Willing to work flexible hours.

Overview of Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain a thorough knowledge, understanding and adherence to the philosophy, goals, objectives, policies, procedures, and standards of the Family Service Center, Head Start, Louisiana Child Care Licensing and other appropriate entities, including the professional knowledge and skills to carry out activities.
• Provide daily lesson plans and plans for teacher aide.
• Provide experiences appropriate to the age level of each child.
• Develop curriculum which seeks to meet the individual needs of each child.
• Create and maintain learning centers for small group activities.
• Arrange and conduct field trips and other special activities.
• Provide classroom management routine for small group activities.
• Become knowledgeable of and implement regulations of the Head Start program.
• Complete center reports and records accurately and on time.
• Communicate with parents via home visits, conferences, notes, etc.
• Assist parent meetings and attend parent meetings.
• Ride school bus in the absence of paraprofessional to ensure the safety of children.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the proper authority.