Head Start Teacher & Curriculum Leader

Community Action Partnership of Central Illinois; Lincoln (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Major Medical Plan

Employee Term Life Insurance

Dental and Vision Insurance

403-B Retirement plan

Paid Time Off

Sick Leave

18 Paid Holidays

Job summary

Community Action Partnership of Central Illinois is seeking a Head Start Teacher in Lincoln, IL. The role focuses on day-to-day supervision of classroom staff and development and implementation of curriculum, instruction, screenings, and assessments to meet Head Start standards.

You will work under the Manager on Point, deliver Conscious Discipline approaches, and collaborate with families through home visits and parent conferences while ensuring compliance with licensing and performance

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; Associate’s degree required in early childhood education or related field.
• Fingerprint and background check completed as required by regulations.
• Must be at least 21 years old and able to lift 50 pounds.
• CPR, First Aid and relevant certifications required for site operations.
• Experience with Microsoft applications including SharePoint or similar.

Responsibilities

• Plan developmentally appropriate education experiences aligned with Head Start and licensing standards.
• Use Conscious Discipline to interact with children in a developmentally appropriate way.
• Implement Creative Curriculum including instruction, assessment, and screenings.
• Supervise education staff and bus staff; conduct performance reviews.
• Complete two home visits and two parent-teacher conferences per enrolled family.
• Maintain accurate children’s files and classroom supplies inventory.
• Guide and support teacher assistants and bus drivers in lesson planning.
• Maintain confidentiality about children, families, and staff; ensure meal prep and family-style meals.
• Attend staff meetings and trainings; at least 20 hours in-service annually.
• Assist in recruitment and support Family and Community Engagement activities.

Skills

Conscious Discipline

Creative Curriculum

MS Office/SharePoint

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Associate’s degree in early childhood education or related field

DCFS qualifications for Child Care Director

Tools

SharePoint

Job description

Community Action Partnership of Central Illinois is seeking a Head Start Teacher in Lincoln, IL. The role focuses on day-to-day supervision of classroom staff and development and implementation of curriculum, instruction, screenings, and assessments to meet Head Start standards.

You will work under the Manager on Point, deliver Conscious Discipline approaches, and collaborate with families through home visits and parent conferences while ensuring compliance with licensing and performance