Head Start Teacher-Jefferson Co. Head Start

JOB: Head Start Teacher

SUMMARY: The Lead Head Start Teacher is responsible for overseeing all aspects of a classroom within a full-day full-year or school day-school year setting, ensuring a consistent and enriching experience for young learners throughout the year. This position designs and delivers developmentally appropriate activities, supports children during both structured and unstructured play, and maintains an organized, clean, and secure learning environment. The role includes engaging with families through scheduled meetings and home-based interactions to support each child’s growth and individualized needs. In addition, the instructor provides direction and supervision to classroom support staff, including assistants and floaters, to ensure smooth daily operations.

QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants must hold at least an associate’s or bachelor’s degree in early childhood education, child development, or a closely related field. Comparable academic preparation in relevant coursework may also be considered.

COMPENSATION: Jefferson Co.$22.43- $35.93 Based on Education and Experience.

BENEFITS: State Health Insurance, State Pension, 100% Tuition covered for IECE or ECE degree, $500 signing bonus & $500 retention bonus, paid sick and annual leave.

About Ohio Valley Educational Cooperative

The Ohio Valley Educational Cooperative (OVEC) is a consortium of 14 school districts serving over 150,000 students in north central Kentucky. The mission of the Ohio Valley Educational Cooperative is to provide professional learning, advocacy, and services that support, lead and inspire. Established in 1976, the cooperative provides a vehicle for conducting regional planning, development, and implementation of educational programs on a continuing basis. OVEC offers programs that serve member school districts, their student populations and families.