Lead Preschool Teacher – Head Start / EHS

Lutheran Services Florida, Inc.; Florida; 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)

403(b) retirement plan with employer-m

Job summary

Lutheran Services Florida, Inc. seeks a Teacher I to lead a Head Start or Early Head Start classroom, planning and implementing developmentally appropriate activities for preschool children and infants/toddlers in line with federal standards.

You will assess progress, tailor lesson plans, monitor health and safety, coordinate family conferences, and engage volunteers while documenting outcomes and maintaining required records.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience teaching Head Start, Early Head Start, or preschool-age children.
• Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field with required coursework.
• Bilingual preferred: English/Spanish or other local languages.

Responsibilities

• Plans, develops and implements daily lessons meeting federal standards.
• Screens and assesses children and develops individual education plans.
• Communicates with parents through conferences and written updates.
• Maintains health checks and a safe classroom environment.
• Coordinates field trips and activities for volunteers.

Skills

Brain development knowledge

Child development (birth to five)

Classroom management

Parent communication

Team collaboration

Education

Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education

Job description

Lutheran Services Florida, Inc. seeks a Teacher I to lead a Head Start or Early Head Start classroom, planning and implementing developmentally appropriate activities for preschool children and infants/toddlers in line with federal standards.

You will assess progress, tailor lesson plans, monitor health and safety, coordinate family conferences, and engage volunteers while documenting outcomes and maintaining required records.