Head Start Teacher – Early Childhood Educator

Southwestern Community Action Council, Inc.; West Virginia; On-site; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Southwestern Community Action Council, Inc. is seeking a Teacher for Head Start Centers to deliver developmentally appropriate preschool instruction.

This 10-month, full-time role supports low-income families and requires an Associate degree or CDA with a passion for early childhood education. The position involves planning lessons, conducting assessments, engaging families, and collaborating with staff to promote children’s readiness for school.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Early Childhood Education or related field; CDA or equivalent.
• Knowledge of early childhood development and preschool curriculum.
• Ability to assess children’s strengths, needs, interests, and progress.
• Strong communication, writing, organizational, and computer skills.
• Valid driver’s license or state ID; background and drug screening as required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement weekly lesson plans that meet children’s needs, interests, and goals.
• Complete developmental assessments and maintain required anecdotal records.
• Use positive guidance strategies to support children’s confidence and social-emotional development.
• Conduct required home visits and parent-teacher conferences; share child progress with families.
• Encourage family engagement in school readiness activities and volunteer opportunities.
• Maintain confidentiality, ethics, and professionalism; ensure regular attendance.
• Attend required trainings, in-services, meetings, and adhere to program policies.
• Complete required reports and data entry according to timelines.
• Maintain credentials and comply with laws and policies.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Writing skills

Organizational skills

Computer literacy

Education

Associate degree in Early Childhood Education

CDA or equivalent

Job description

Southwestern Community Action Council, Inc. is seeking a Teacher for Head Start Centers to deliver developmentally appropriate preschool instruction.

This 10-month, full-time role supports low-income families and requires an Associate degree or CDA with a passion for early childhood education. The position involves planning lessons, conducting assessments, engaging families, and collaborating with staff to promote children’s readiness for school.