Teacher, Early Childhood Education

Save the Children has been fighting for the rights of children for over 100 years. The right to a healthy start in life, access to education, and to be in a safe environment, protected from harm.

The Head Start Teacher develops and implements individual and group educational plans for preschool children, promoting social-emotional, physical, and cognitive growth. The teacher will be responsible for the general, day-to-day operations of a Head Start classroom, ensuring legal compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement individualized and group lesson plans and educational activities to improve children's readiness for school.
• Ensure a safe, healthy, and developmentally appropriate learning environment.
• Build effective relationships within the organization, with children, and their families.
• Maintain accurate records, both on paper and in designated online systems.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding children and families.
• Plan, conduct, and document observations, assessments, and screenings.
• Engage with children during all activities, providing constant supervision and ensuring a safe environment.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of an associate degree in child development, early childhood education, or a related degree.
• Demonstrated ability to successfully communicate and collaborate with individuals and teams.
• Demonstrated successful interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated ability to follow established and communicated directions and take initiative.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the purpose of the Head Start/Early Head Start program.
• Proven ability to relate sensitively to children and keep required information strictly confidential.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bilingual preferred (English/Spanish or English and other languages used by children and families).
• Birth-Kindergarten (B-K) Licensure preferred, if in North Carolina.

Save the Children is committed to conducting its programs and operations in a manner that is safe for the children it serves and helping protect the children with whom we are in contact.

Save the Children is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates.