Head Start Lead Teacher

The teacher is responsible for the efficient and effective operation of the classroom, including planning, carrying out activities and maintaining a classroom environment that is nurturing, consistent, supportive and developmentally appropriate; individualizes learning experiences for children and fully engages parents in the program. Supervises children, classroom, volunteers and assistant teachers, makes home visits, and conducts parent-teacher conferences.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 45 hours of DCF Training
• Child Development Associate (CDA) or BA degree in Early Childhood Education
• 1 year of experience working in a preschool setting
• Maintains a current certificate for adult/child/infant CPR course

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education
• Sound knowledge of early childhood education

Required Skills:

• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
• Superb organizational, self-management, and problem-solving skills
• Ambition and desire to grow as an educator
• Commitment to responsive, honest feedback
• Alignment with the school’s mission of high academic achievement for all students and commitment to building citizens of impeccable character.
• Demonstrated success in fostering a positive, collaborative educational environment
• Establish and maintain productive, collaborative relationships with students, staff, parents, and community members
• Must be physically capable of performing duties of the classification; must be able to read, write and communicate in Standard English; demonstrated ability to work with diverse populations.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.00 - $21.00 per hour

Work Location: In person