Preschool Lead Teacher- Full-Time, Part-Year

Miami Valley Child Development Centers, Inc.; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Miami Valley Child Development Centers, Inc. seeks a passionate Head Start Lead Teacher to lead a preschool classroom for ages 3–5. You will implement developmentally appropriate instruction aligned with Head Start Performance Standards and support school readiness across all developmental areas.

The Lead Teacher guides daily classroom operations, mentors staff, monitors child progress, and collaborates with families to ensure every child thrives and reaches milestones.

Responsibilities

• Lead a preschool classroom serving children ages 3–5.
• Create a safe, engaging learning environment aligned with Head Start standards.
• Mentor support staff and monitor child progress.
• Build strong partnerships with families to support school readiness.

Job description

Grow Classrooms. Grow Children. Grow Futures.

Miami Valley Child Development Centers (MVCDC) is seeking a passionate Head Start Lead Teacher to lead a preschool classroom serving children ages 3–5. In this role, you will create a safe, engaging learning environment, implement developmentally appropriate instruction aligned with Head Start Performance Standards, and support school readiness across all developmental areas.

The Lead Teacher guides daily classroom operations, mentors support staff, monitors child progress, and builds strong partnerships with families to ensure every child thrives. This opportunity is ideal for an experienced early childhood educator who is ready to lead with purpose and make a lasting impact during the most important years of development.