Teacher V - The Prep at Madison County-Kim Kent

Community Action Council; Richmond (KY); On-site; USD 19,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

The Prep Academy at Madison County in Richmond, KY invites applications for a lead teacher role guiding the early childhood classroom. The position focuses on developing and implementing an education program that meets state licensing, Head Start standards, and NAEYC guidance, while ensuring a safe, engaging learning environment.

Candidates should have a relevant degree or credentials as listed, with experience in curriculum planning, classroom management, and inclusive practices.

Qualifications

• Experience in early childhood classroom management.
• Curriculum planning and record-keeping is required.
• Experience with children with disabilities is highly desired.
• Experience with computers is highly desired.

Responsibilities

• Lead teaching team in the early childhood classroom and oversee the education program implementation.
• Ensure compliance with state licensing, Head Start Performance Standards, and NAEYC.

Skills

Early childhood education

Curriculum planning

Record-keeping

Computers

Education

MA + IECE certification

BA + IECE certification OR MA in related field

MA or BA in related coursework

AA in ECE; BA in related field

CDA in Infant/Toddler

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: The Prep Academy at Madison County - Richmond, KY 40475

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: High School

Salary Range: $14.37 Hourly

Travel Percentage: Negligible

Job Shift: Day

Job Category: Education

Job Function Statement: (overall job purpose and benefit to the operation)

Leader of teaching team in the early childhood classroom. Responsible for the overall development and implementation of the education program in the classroom to keep the classroom compliant with state licensing requirements, Head Start Performance Standards, and the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC).

Qualifications

Preferred degree: interdisciplinary early childhood education, early childhood special education, early childhood education, early childhood development, elementary education (P-5), childcare assistant, child development services, individual and family studies.

Related degree: psychology, sociology, art therapy, child life, elementary education, nursing, speech therapy, counseling, human services, human services administration or program administration, nursery school teacher, university or general studies with emphasis in early childhood, physical therapy, occupational therapy.

Knowledge, Skills, experience, education, abilities:

• a. Teacher I: MA plus IECE certification
• b. Teacher II: BA plus IECE certification; MA in related degree with equivalent course work.
• c. Teacher III: MA or BA in equivalent course work.
• d. Teacher IV: AA in ECE; BA in related degree field.
• e. Teacher V: CDA in the appropriate area, Infant/Toddler.

Experience in early childhood classroom management, planning curriculum and record-keeping is required.

Experience working with children with disabilities is highly desired.

Experience with computers is highly desired.