CS​/Lead Teacher

CDI Head Start Careers
Monroe, Phillips, and Prairie Counties, AR

We are looking to hire a dedicated and experienced Center Supervisor/Lead Teacher to oversee the day-to-day activities of our Head Start centers and ensure that local, state, and federal childcare requirements are met. In addition, this role will be collaborating with a team of teachers, administrators, and parents to ensure that our students receive the best education we can provide. To be successful as a Center Supervisor/Lead Teacher, applicant should be someone with a deep understanding of what it takes to teach young children in Head Start effectively.

As a minimum requirement, applicant must have a current infant/toddler CDA with at least two years of experience working with young children and families (for Infant Toddler Lead Teacher) or Associates/Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education (for Preschool Lead Teacher). Equivalent education will be considered. Applicant must meet state licensing requirements

• Paid Vacation time and Sick Leave
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance coverage available first day of employment (for full time employees)
• $30.00per month cost to employee for employee only Core Plan Health and Vision Insurance (for full time employees)
• $15.95per month cost to employee for employee only Dental Insurance (for full time employees)
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Spring Break and Winter Break
• Qualifying employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness and Perkins Loan Forgiveness programs.
• Tuition assistance to meet job requirements
• Paidtrainings
• Employee Assistance Program
• $35,000term AD&D life insurance at no cost to employee (for full time employees)
• Travel Connect medical support for assistance when you travel

CDI Head Start is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, or any other legally protected status.