Lead Preschool Teacher - Head Start & Early Education

Lutheran Services Florida, Inc.; Largo (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision

Telehealth

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Employer paid life insurance

13 paid holidays + 1 floating holiday

Generous PTO starting at 16 days/year

403(b) retirement plan with match

Job summary

Lutheran Services Florida, Inc. seeks a dedicated Teacher II to lead a Head Start classroom, planning age-appropriate activities, assessing child progress, and collaborating with families to support development.

The role demands adherence to federal standards, safety oversight, and active participation in screenings and community engagement. The position requires a degree in Early Childhood Education or related studies, two years of Head Start experience, and completion of Florida training.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or equivalent with related coursework.
• Completion of Florida training: 10-hour DAP and 45 hours of Florida Child Care Facility Training within 12 months.
• Coursework includes child development, early childhood education, curriculum, psychology, health and physical development, math, science and children's literature.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement daily lesson plans for preschool children or infants/toddlers meeting federal standards.
• Arrange classrooms into learning areas promoting an effective environment.
• Screen and assess children and develop individual education plans per standards.
• Monitor safety during meals, rest, play, and activities; safeguard environment.
• Document progress and complete required forms and reports.
• Plan activities for parent and community volunteers.
• Communicate with parents about child progress and events.
• Conduct health checks and report concerns to Health Coordinator.
• Ensure alignment with Florida Pre-K standards and perform VPK assessments.
• Maintain 80% kindergarten readiness and quality staff-child interactions.
• Maintain portfolios with weekly observations and child work samples.

Skills

Brain development

Child development birth-5

Early childhood education

Developmentally appropriate practices

Behavior modification

Educational techniques

Supervisory techniques

Presentations

Verbal communication

Conflict resolution

Plan organize supervise

Early childhood programs

CPR/First Aid

Education

Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education

Coursework in ECE with 500 clock hours experience

Florida Child Care Facility Training: 10-hour DAP + 45 hours

Job description

Lutheran Services Florida, Inc. seeks a dedicated Teacher II to lead a Head Start classroom, planning age-appropriate activities, assessing child progress, and collaborating with families to support development.

The role demands adherence to federal standards, safety oversight, and active participation in screenings and community engagement. The position requires a degree in Early Childhood Education or related studies, two years of Head Start experience, and completion of Florida training.