Lead Teacher - Elevate Early Childhood Curriculum

Kennedy Center; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The Kennedy Center seeks a Lead Teacher to implement developmentally appropriate curriculum across Head Start and related early care programs, ensuring a safe, healthy learning environment and compliance with licensing standards.

The role requires documenting children’s progress, supporting families, leading a teaching team, and coordinating with the Education Coordinator and Director. A Bachelor’s or Master’s in ECE with Lead Teacher qualifications from EEC is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in ECE or related field.
• Lead Teacher qualification from EEC.
• Experience in licensed early childhood education programs.
• Familiarity with Head Start standards and EEC regulations.

Responsibilities

• The Lead Teacher has primary responsibility for maintaining a safe, healthy learning environment.
• Complete accurate documentation of children’s developmental progress.
• Plan, create, and implement developmentally appropriate curriculum based on children’s strengths, needs, and interests.
• Support parents and provide resources and make referrals as needed.
• Provide leadership and supervise a teaching team.
• Provide accurate documentation to the Children’s Services management team.
• All other duties as assigned by the Education Coordinator and Director of Children’s Services.

Skills

Child development

Curriculum planning

Documentation & reporting

Team leadership

Communication with families

Data management

Organizational skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in ECE

Lead Teacher qualification from EEC

Job description

The Kennedy Center seeks a Lead Teacher to implement developmentally appropriate curriculum across Head Start and related early care programs, ensuring a safe, healthy learning environment and compliance with licensing standards.

The role requires documenting children’s progress, supporting families, leading a teaching team, and coordinating with the Education Coordinator and Director. A Bachelor’s or Master’s in ECE with Lead Teacher qualifications from EEC is required.