Head Start Teacher

Summary

The Head Start Teacher plans and delivers developmentally appropriate learning experiences that promote school readiness for preschool-aged children. This role supports all areas of child development, maintains a safe and engaging classroom, partners with families, supervises support staff, and ensures compliance with Head Start and licensing standards.

Duties

• Plan and implement daily, developmentally appropriate learning experiences that support children's intellectual, physical, and school readiness growth
• Create and maintain a safe, healthy, and engaging classroom environment
• Design activities that foster social and emotional development
• Implement a predetermined curriculum, integrating Head Start content areas including health, nutrition, and parent engagement
• Observe and document children's development through ongoing assessment and accurate record-keeping
• Incorporate technology and creative activities to encourage self-expression and exploration
• Facilitate both indoor and outdoor activities that promote gross and fine motor development
• Deliver learning experiences that support cognitive, language, and communication development
• Build strong relationships with families through regular communication, home visits, and parent conferences
• Contribute to the development and upkeep of Individualized Development Plans (IDPs) and classroom resource materials
• Supervise and support children during routines such as meals, hygiene, rest, and play
• Guide, observe, and provide direction to teacher assistants and classroom volunteers
• Ensure compliance with Head Start Performance Standards and Child Care Licensing Minimum Standards
• Actively participate in professional development, including required in-service training and workshops
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized classroom and learning materials
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or a closely related field, including at least 18 credit hours in early childhood coursework
• Proven classroom experience teaching preschool-aged children or students in grades EC–4
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact professionally with colleagues, families, and stakeholders
• Solid understanding of child development and human behavior, with both expressive and receptive language abilities
• Ability to design and deliver creative, engaging, and developmentally appropriate learning experiences
• Proficient in the use of computers and digital tools for communication, instruction, and documentation
• Genuine enthusiasm for working with young children and fostering their growth and development
• Must meet all health and safety requirements, including:
• Passing a pre-employment and/or periodic physical exam
• Annual TB screening
• Background check and renewals as required

About Us

Child Care Associates helps everyone succeed with high-quality early learning and child care. We give each child great learning tools, help their families pay for school, and train early learning teachers. Our whole-child approach focuses not only on education but also health, nutrition, and family support. This makes sure every child who participates in our programs is on a path to a successful future. Child Care Associates continues to support the success of children and families across the community by investing in teachers, quality child care, and better state systems.