Preschool Lead Teacher – Head Start

NACOG; Flagstaff (AZ); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental

Vision

Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS)

Paid sick leave

Holiday pay

Job summary

NACOG in Flagstaff, AZ is seeking an experienced early childhood educator to instruct preschool-aged children under Head Start guidelines. You will implement developmentally appropriate activities, plan weekly lessons, and collaborate with families to support children's growth in a federally funded program.

The role requires levels I–IV credentials or higher in Early Childhood Education, with a focus on safety, health screenings, and collaboration with staff to maintain a high-quality learning

Qualifications

• Level I: CDA or state preschool certificate meeting CDA requirements.
• Level II: Associate degree in Early Childhood Education or related field with preschool teaching eligibility.
• Level III: Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or related field with preschool teaching eligibility.
• Level IV: Master’s degree in Early Childhood Education or related field with 36 additional credits.

Responsibilities

• Instructs children with developmentally appropriate activities to promote growth.
• Develops and maintains trusting relationships with children and families.
• Develops and implements weekly lesson plans for program compliance.
• Assigns duties to staff and monitors progress toward learning goals.
• Completes and submits logs and reports documenting program compliance.
• Cleans and prepares classrooms to maintain a safe, healthy environment.
• Conducts health screenings as part of Head Start requirements.
• Plans and conducts parent-teacher conferences to assess progress.

Skills

Child development

Communication

Lesson planning

Family engagement

Safety & health

Education

CDA or state preschool certificate

Associate degree in Early Childhood Education/related

Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education/related

Master’s degree in Early Childhood Education/related

Job description

NACOG in Flagstaff, AZ is seeking an experienced early childhood educator to instruct preschool-aged children under Head Start guidelines. You will implement developmentally appropriate activities, plan weekly lessons, and collaborate with families to support children's growth in a federally funded program.

The role requires levels I–IV credentials or higher in Early Childhood Education, with a focus on safety, health screenings, and collaboration with staff to maintain a high-quality learning