Head Start Teacher — $500 Sign-On + 100% Benefits

Mid-Cumberland Community Action Agency; Murfreesboro (TN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid health insurance

Employer-paid dental insurance

Employer-paid life insurance

Low-cost vision insurance

401(k) after one year

Paid time off and holidays

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Mid-Cumberland Community Action Agency in Murfreesboro, TN seeks a Head Start Teacher to create a high-quality learning environment and support developmental growth in young children. This full-time role offers a $500 sign-on bonus for external candidates and a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, life insurance, and a 401(k) after one year of service.

Responsibilities include overseeing classroom operations, developing lesson plans, engaging families, and ensuring compliance

Qualifications

• Associate degree in early childhood education or related field.
• Bachelor’s degree with pre-K endorsement preferred (TN license).
• Experience in a preschool setting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day Head Start classroom operations.
• Assess each child’s development and support individualized learning.
• Develop and implement diverse lesson plans and activities.
• Engage parents through training, volunteer opportunities and involvement.
• Maintain regular communication with parents via home visits, conferences, calls and newsletters.
• Attend meetings, trainings and conferences at various levels.
• Ensure compliance with Head Start standards and licensing requirements.

Skills

Parent engagement

Lesson planning

Communication with families

Classroom management

Education

Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education

Bachelor’s Degree with Pre-K endorsement

Job description

Mid-Cumberland Community Action Agency in Murfreesboro, TN seeks a Head Start Teacher to create a high-quality learning environment and support developmental growth in young children. This full-time role offers a $500 sign-on bonus for external candidates and a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, life insurance, and a 401(k) after one year of service.

Responsibilities include overseeing classroom operations, developing lesson plans, engaging families, and ensuring compliance