Lead Teacher, Head Start

Overview

We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Lead Teacher for our Head Start program, committed to fostering a nurturing and stimulating environment for young children. In this vital role, you will lead classroom activities, develop engaging curricula, and collaborate closely with families to support each child's growth and development. Your energetic approach will inspire young learners and ensure they receive high-quality early childhood education that promotes their social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact on children's lives while working within a dynamic team dedicated to early childhood excellence.

Responsibilities

• Maintains working knowledge of Head Start Performance Standards, the Head Start Act, NC Child Care Regulations, RCS Employee Handbook and RCS Head Start Operations Manual.
• Implements Head Start curricula in the classroom
• Provides learning experiences that promote all developmental areas,
• Guides and facilitate activities of the children, including daily activities, selecting and arranging equipment and materials in the classroom
• Maintains a comprehensive and ongoing assessment for each child, including weekly observations in each area, examples of the child's work, and developmental assessment completed according to Head Start procedures
• Conducts home visits and parent conferences to discuss the child's individual development and progress; assists the parents in developing observational skills and solicits parent observations
• Eat with and assist children in the development of social and self-help skills, and sound nutritional practices
• Meets regularly with appropriate staff members to exchange information pertinent to the identification of services to meet the needs of each child
• Meets with mental health consultants to discuss the mental health needs of children
• Guides children's social/emotional skills, and those marked by the Head Start Standards
• Attends staff training and meetings
• Works with the other classroom teacher and collaborates to apply skills and abilities in planning and carrying out classroom activities and duties
• Maintains a safe and healthy classroom environment. Assure that classroom equipment, furniture, materials, and supplies are properly maintained and stored
• Use the playground as an extension of the classroom; assures that the playground is safe
• Assists in conducting daily health checks
• Assists in implementing children’s I.E.P. (Individual Education Plan)
• Completes and submits required forms and records in a timely and accurate fashion, e.g., lesson plans, portfolio forms, assessments, time sheets, meal reports, etc.
• Assist with daily classroom cleaning such as mopping, trash disposal, sweeping, dusting, etc.
• Actively assists in transition activities
• Distributes newsletters, flyers, and other information to families as instructed by the supervisor
• Assures that files are complete, accurate, and confidentially maintained

Join us in shaping the future by providing young children with a strong foundation for lifelong learning! This Lead Teacher position offers an inspiring environment where your expertise can truly make a difference in children's lives while advancing your career in early childhood education.

Pay: $18.22 - $21.02 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Do you have at least an associate's degree in an early childhood education pathway?
• Are you able to obtain a clean background through the Department of Head and Human Services?

Work Location: In person