Lead Early Childhood Teacher - Head Start & Inclusion

Cankdeska Cikana Community College; Fort Totten District (ND); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Cankdeska Cicana Community College seeks a Lead Teacher for Head Start/Early Head Start to plan and implement developmentally appropriate activities using the Creative Curriculum framework, promoting physical, social-emotional, cognitive, and language growth while honoring Dakota values.

The role involves observing progress with Teaching Strategies GOLD, using ChildPlus for data, maintaining safety with active supervision, collaborating with families and specialists, and adapting instruction to

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Early Childhood Education or similar required.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education preferred.
• Experience with children 6 weeks to 5 years old in classroom setting.
• Familiarity with Creative Curriculum, Teaching Strategies GOLD, and ChildPlus.
• Knowledge of Head Start Program Performance Standards and IDEA requirements.
• Strong supervision, safety protocols, and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and implementing age-appropriate activities using Creative Curriculum.
• Conduct observations and assessments of children's progress with Teaching Strategies GOLD.
• Use ChildPlus to document and track program data, attendance, and development.
• Uphold Head Start Code of Conduct with professionalism and confidentiality.
• Ensure compliance with Head Start standards and organizational policies.
• Promote active supervision and safe classroom practices at all times.
• Collaborate with families and specialized staff to support inclusion and success.
• Adapt curriculum to accommodate children with disabilities and developmental delays.

Skills

Active supervision

Safety protocols

Communication

Teamwork

Dakota values/cultural awareness

Education

Associate degree in Early Childhood Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education preferred

Tools

Creative Curriculum

Teaching Strategies GOLD

ChildPlus

Job description

Cankdeska Cicana Community College seeks a Lead Teacher for Head Start/Early Head Start to plan and implement developmentally appropriate activities using the Creative Curriculum framework, promoting physical, social-emotional, cognitive, and language growth while honoring Dakota values.

The role involves observing progress with Teaching Strategies GOLD, using ChildPlus for data, maintaining safety with active supervision, collaborating with families and specialists, and adapting instruction to