Preschool Lead Teacher- Full-Time, Part-Year

Miami Valley Child Development Centers, Inc.; Springfield (OH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Miami Valley Child Development Centers, Inc. seeks a passionate Head Start Lead Teacher to guide a preschool classroom for children aged 3–5.

You will create a safe, engaging learning environment and implement developmentally appropriate instruction aligned with Head Start Performance Standards to support school readiness. The Lead Teacher will supervise daily classroom operations, mentor staff, monitor child progress, and build strong partnerships with families to ensure every child thrives

Qualifications

• Ideal for an experienced early childhood educator who is ready to lead with purpose.
• Familiarity with Head Start Performance Standards is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily preschool classroom operations and instruction for children ages 3–5.
• Mentor and supervise support staff and assistants.
• Monitor and document child progress to support individualized development.
• Build strong partnerships with families to support student learning and engagement.

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.