Head Start Teacher-Jefferson Co. Head Start

OVEC; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 31,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

State Health Insurance

State Pension

Tuition covered for IECE/ECE degree

Signing bonus

Retention bonus

Paid sick and annual leave

Job summary

OVEC in Louisville, KY is seeking a Head Start Teacher to lead a classroom in a full-day, full-year setting. The teacher designs developmentally appropriate activities, supports children through play, maintains a safe, organized environment, and collaborates with families through meetings and home visits.

This role includes supervising classroom staff and aides to ensure daily operations run smoothly. Candidates must hold an associate's or bachelor's degree in early childhood education or

Qualifications

• Requires an associate or bachelor’s degree in early childhood education, child development, or closely related field.

Responsibilities

• Oversee a Head Start classroom in a full-day full-year or school day setting.
• Design and deliver developmentally appropriate activities for young learners.
• Support children during structured and unstructured play and maintain a safe, organized environment.
• Engage with families through scheduled meetings and home-based interactions.
• Supervise classroom staff including assistants and floaters to ensure smooth daily operations.

Education

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or related field

Job description

JOB: Head Start Teacher

SUMMARY: The Lead Head Start Teacher is responsible for overseeing all aspects of a classroom within a full-day full-year or school day-school year setting, ensuring a consistent and enriching experience for young learners throughout the year. This position designs and delivers developmentally appropriate activities, supports children during both structured and unstructured play, and maintains an organized, clean, and secure learning environment. The role includes engaging with families through scheduled meetings and home-based interactions to support each child’s growth and individualized needs. In addition, the instructor provides direction and supervision to classroom support staff, including assistants and floaters, to ensure smooth daily operations.

QUALIFICATIONS

Applicants must hold at least an associate’s or bachelor’s degree in early childhood education, child development, or a closely related field. Comparable academic preparation in relevant coursework may also be considered.

COMPENSATION

Jefferson Co. $22.43- $35.93 Based on Education and Experience.

BENEFITS

• State Health Insurance
• State Pension
• 100% Tuition covered for IECE or ECE degree
• $500 signing bonus
• $500 retention bonus
• paid sick and annual leave