What are the responsibilities and job description for the Head Start Teacher position at St. Mary Community Action Agency?
St. Mary/Vermilion Community Action Agency/Head Start Program is seeking qualified individuals for the following position:
Head Start Teacher for St. Mary Parish (Patterson/Morgan City area)
All applicants must possess at a minimum:
High School Graduate
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree or Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field of study, if you do not possess a Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field you must obtain the Child Development Associate Credential. Two years of direct experience working with young children.
Duties:
The ability to plan, organize and manage classroom activities.
Responsible for assisting Site Manager in carrying out all assignments relative to planning, implementation, and evaluation of direct and indirect educational and other integrated content area activities in accordance with program policies, administrative procedures, and Head Start Performance Standards.
Must attend staff meetings, parent meetings and all other program meetings as directed.
Maintain confidentiality of all information pertaining to children and families
Performs other related tasks as required and assigned.
Please be advised that all applicants are subject to criminal background checks and must have adequate transportation and be able to travel.
Only qualified applicants will be considered.
Applications are available at the Head Start Central Office, located at 1407 Barrow Street, Franklin, La., or on the agency’s website: www.stmarycaa.org. Applications may be picked up at 1407 Barrow Street, Franklin, LA or 710 Greenwood St., Morgan City, LA between the hours of 9 am - 3 pm Monday through Thursday and 9 am - 11:30 am on Friday. All applications must be accompanied with a resume and submitted via really.
Deadline for applications is Monday, June 1, 2026 at 3:30 pm.
St. Mary/Vermilion CAA/Head Start is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Provider, and Lender
Work Remotely
- No
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $30,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Professional development assistance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $30,000