Lead Early Head Start Teacher - Flexible Hours & Benefits

Learning Care Group; Surprise (AZ); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare discount

Benefits access

Health programs

401(k) match

Flexible schedules

Bring children to work

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Credential assistance

Master Teacher Program

Job summary

Learning Care Group is seeking a Lead Teacher in Arizona Head Start to plan, assess, and instruct based on each child’s needs and program requirements. You will lead lessons, manage the classroom, and ensure licensing guidelines are followed.

You will mentor peers, foster child growth, and build strong relationships with families to support center success and child readiness for Kindergarten and beyond.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree or higher in Early Childhood Education or CDA in Infant/Toddler.
• Experience leading a classroom and creating educational lesson plans.
• Ability to meet state education requirements and childcare center standards.
• Ability to work indoors or outdoors with children.

Responsibilities

• Create! Develop fun, interactive learning experiences while mentoring fellow Teachers.
• Care! Promote the social, physical, and intellectual growth of the preschool children in your class.
• Call the shots! Take the lead on classroom management and curriculum implementation, plus be an expert on licensing guidelines and Head Start requirements.
• Communicate! Build sincere relationships with enrolled and prospective families to promote achievement and center success.

Skills

Classroom leadership

Lesson plan development

Education requirements compliance

Indoor/outdoor activity engagement

Education

Associate’s Degree or higher in Early Childhood Education or CDA in Infant/Toddler

Job description

Learning Care Group is seeking a Lead Teacher in Arizona Head Start to plan, assess, and instruct based on each child’s needs and program requirements. You will lead lessons, manage the classroom, and ensure licensing guidelines are followed.

You will mentor peers, foster child growth, and build strong relationships with families to support center success and child readiness for Kindergarten and beyond.