Lead Teacher - Early Head Start

Ozarks Area Community Action Corporation (OACAC); Springfield (MO); Vor Ort; USD 29.000 - 34.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays

Medical and Dental Insurance

Tuition Assistance

Paid Training Opportunities

Family-Friendly Work Environment

Positive Team Culture

Zusammenfassung

Ozarks Area Community Action Corporation is seeking a Lead Teacher for the Head Start program at the Stewart site. The role focuses on creating a warm classroom, delivering developmentally appropriate instruction, planning lessons, and supervising classroom staff.

You will ensure compliance with licensing and program standards, collaborate with families, and support children's social, emotional, and educational development in a 40-hour, Monday–Friday schedule from 8:00 to 4:00.

Qualifikationen

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Classroom management and organizational skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to collaborate with families and staff.
• Knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices.

Aufgaben

• Create and maintain a positive classroom environment.
• Provide developmentally appropriate instruction and lesson planning.
• Support children’s social, emotional, and educational development.
• Supervise and collaborate with co-teachers and classroom staff.
• Maintain State Licensing, Accreditation, and Head Start Performance Standards.
• Build positive relationships with children and families.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Kenntnisse

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Classroom management

Organizational skills

Confidentiality

Ausbildung

CDA or AA in Early Childhood Education

Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or related field

Jobbeschreibung

About Us

Ozarks Area Community Action Corporation (OACAC) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to reducing poverty and strengthening communities by providing services and support to individuals and families throughout the Ozarks.

Position Information

• Position Title: Lead Teacher
• Department: Early Head Start
• Location: Stewart 1 EHS
• Reports To: Center Supervisor
• FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
• Employment Type: Full-Time / Full Year

Ozarks Area Community Action Corporation (OACAC) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to reducing poverty and strengthening communities by providing services and support to individuals and families throughout the Ozarks.

Position Overview

OACAC Head Start is seeking motivated team members for the position of Lead Teacher. This role creates a warm, welcoming classroom environment while supporting children’s development through classroom instruction, lesson planning, and responsive care. The Lead Teacher also provides supervision to classroom staff and maintains compliance with licensing and program standards.

Work Schedule

• Monday–Friday
• 40 hours per week
• 8:00-4:00

Key Responsibilities

• Create and maintain a positive classroom environment
• Provide developmentally appropriate instruction and lesson planning
• Support children’s social, emotional, and educational development
• Supervise and collaborate with co-teachers and classroom staff
• Maintain State Licensing, Accreditation, and Head Start Performance Standards
• Build positive relationships with children and families
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• CDA or Associate degree (AA/AAS) in Early Childhood Education
• Copy of transcript required with application
• Supervisory experience
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Child & Family Development, or related field

Required Skills And Abilities

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Classroom management and organizational skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to collaborate with families and staff
• Knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices

Compensation

• Salary range: $20.74- 24.58 per hour

Benefits

• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Medical and Dental Insurance
• Tuition Assistance
• Paid Training Opportunities
• Family-Friendly Work Environment
• Positive Team Culture

Additional Information

Application Deadline: Wednesday October 14, 2026

Pre-Employment Requirements

• Valid driver’s license (if applicable)
• Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) monitoring (if applicable)
• Family Care Safety Registry (FCSR) background check

Equal Opportunity Employer

Ozarks Area Community Action Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected status.