Lead Teacher, Early Head Start — Team Leader (FT)

Ozarks Area Community Action Corporation (OACAC); Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays

Medical and Dental Insurance

Tuition Assistance

Paid Training Opportunities

Family-Friendly Work Environment

Positive Team Culture

Job summary

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.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Classroom management

Organizational skills

Confidentiality

Education

CDA or AA in Early Childhood Education

Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or related field

Job description

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.