Head Start Teacher

Summary:
The Head Start Teacher assumes primary responsibility for a Head Start classroom, ensuring a high-quality learning environment and fostering the developmental growth of young children.

Exceptional Benefits Package

✅ 100% Employer-Paid Health Insurance
✅ 100% Employer-Paid Dental Insurance
✅ 100% Employer-Paid Life Insurance
✅ Low-Cost Vision Insurance Available
✅ 5% Employer Contribution to Your 401(k) After One Year of Service — No Employee Contribution Required
✅ Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
✅ Professional Development Opportunities
✅ Meaningful Work Serving Children and Families

Specific Duties of the Job:

• Oversee all day-to-day operations of the Head Start classroom to ensure smooth operation and service delivery.
• Assess each child’s developmental level and use this information to support individualized learning.
• Develop and implement lesson plans with diverse learning materials, activities, and experiences.
• Engage parents in their child’s education through training, volunteer opportunities, and direct involvement.
• Maintain consistent communication with parents through various methods such as home visits, conferences, phone calls, and newsletters.
• Conduct monthly home visits to assist parents in understanding child development and behavioral patterns.
• Support parents in accessing community resources and services as needed.
• Assist parents in problem-solving and address concerns collaboratively.
• Help with meal preparation, cleanup, and dine with children.
• Participate in classroom and center-wide cleaning duties as required.
• Train, monitor, and evaluate classroom staff, including volunteers.
• Collect and maintain required health records and reports.
• Assist with parent meetings and trainings.
• Recruit children for Head Start and Early Head Start programs.
• Attend and participate in meetings, trainings, and conferences at local, state, and national levels.
• Support efforts to secure volunteer contributions and in-kind donations.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable standards, including Head Start Performance Standards, DHS Licensing, CACFP, Department of Health, and NAEYC Accreditation.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.

Education and Experience Qualifications:

Education:

• Minimum Associate Degree (A.A. or A.A.S.) in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or a related field.
• Prefer Bachelor’s Degree (B.A. / B.S.) with a valid Tennessee Teaching License with a Pre-K endorsement.

Experience:

• Prior experience working with children in a preschool setting.