LEAD TEACHER

Position Summary

Through our Early Head Start and Head Start Programs, WCAC provides a continuum of early education and care programming for families throughout Southern Worcester County prenatally through kindergarten enrollment. We strive to support positive parent/child interactions through developmentally appropriate curriculum and activities for the whole family to participate in. We offer weekly home visits from prenatal through age three, then transition to center-based programming for pre‑school aged children.

The Lead Teacher is responsible for planning and implementing a developmentally appropriate program that contributes to children’s overall growth, self‑esteem, social competence, development, and safety of all children. The role includes supervising, training, mentoring, and evaluating classroom staff in a full‑time position, Monday through Friday, 8:00 am – 4:00 pm.

• Department of Early Education and Care License, Lead Teacher.
• Bachelor’s degree required or enrolled and working toward a Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; ability to learn software and databases used by WCAC.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to manage sensitive and confidential situations with tact, professionalism, and diplomacy.
• Positive, friendly, and resourceful demeanor.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Embraces teamwork and promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.
• Must work cooperatively and effectively with a diverse population.
• Ability to speak Spanish or other languages, a plus.

• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation; job site may change based on program needs.
• Ability to successfully complete a CORI/SORI/DCF review annually.
• Evening hours may be required to meet the needs of families and programs.
• Mandatory physical and evidence of negative Mantoux required by DEEC;
  Hepatitis B optional.
• First Aid and CPR Certification required.

$21–$25 per hour. WCAC provides on‑the‑job training and professional development opportunities. An excellent benefit package with no waiting period for enrollment in health, dental, vision, life/LTD, and 403(b) retirement plan. Generous paid holiday calendar, vacation, personal and sick time. In addition to fair and transparent pay practices, we offer an additional pay differential to bilingual employees.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Education & Training

Industry: Individual and Family Services

Worcester Community Action Council, Inc. is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity to all qualified employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, physical or mental ability, pregnancy or pregnancy‑related condition, sexual orientation, gender identification, genetic information, membership in the uniformed services or any other classification which is protected under state or federal law.