Preschool Head Teacher

• Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field preferred, or Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education, or equivalent course work or a current CDA appropriate for the age with a waiver approved by the Office of Head Start.
• Experience working with young children
• Physical with Mantoux Tuberculin test
• Valid New York Driver's License
• Ability to perform physical weight bearing demands as related to the required job tasks

SCCDC is seeking a Head Start Teacher for the 2026- 2027program year.

Lead the classroom team in providing a quality education experience for preschool children in our Head Start program.

Develop and implement daily lesson plans and activities to promote the cognitive, physical and social-emotional needs of 3-5 year olds enrolled in a center based program. Create a safe and welcoming learning environment and encourage family involvement in the classroom.

This is a part year position offering a generous leave time package to include sick and personal time, plus holidays, snow days and school recesses.

Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or related field with equivalent course work perferred; or an Associate degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development or related field with equivalent course work; or a current CDA (Child Development Associate) appropriate for the age group with a waiver approved by the Office of Head Start. Experience working with preschool children in a classroom setting.

All SCCDC positions require Three Letters of Reference, OCFS Clearance, Physical with Tuberculin Test, and a valid NYS Driver’s License required.

Starting Rate:$19.70 - $21.50 Based on Qualifications and Experience

$700.00 Sign-on Bonus!

• Health, Dental & Vision Plans Available
• 401(k) Plan
• Simplified Employee Pension
• AFLAC Supplemental Insurance
• Employer Sponsored Short-Term Disability Benefits
• Generous Paid Leave including Sick, Personal, Holidays, Snow Days & School Recesses
• Continuing Education & Tuition Assistance Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Eligibility for Public Service Loan Foregiveness(PSLF)
  Program

TITLE: Head Teacher

REPORTS TO: Center Director

HOURS PER WEEK:40

• Provide supervision to all classroom staff and volunteers.
• Implement a comprehensive, developmentally appropriate classroom experience in accordance with the agency curriculum and Head Start Performance Standards.
• Establish positive and productive relationships with parents, encouraging them to participate in all aspects of the Head Start program.
• Implement teaching and behavior support practices associated with the Pyramid Model for Supporting Social Emotional Competence in Infants and Young Children.

Plan and facilitate quality classroom experiences that support SCCDC School Readiness Goals.

Develop, implement, and evaluate weekly lesson plans in accordance with the agency curriculum, Head Start Education Early Learning Outcomes Framework and Head Start Performance Standards.

Conduct developmental and behavioral screenings for all children within 45 days of enrollment.

Use a web-based system to conduct ongoing assessment of children’s growth and development. Use data generated to plan for individualized learning experiences for all children.

Support Family Engagement in all aspects of the Head Start program.

• Foster the belief in parents that they are their child’s best teachers and reinforce these concepts with practical suggestions for development.
• Conduct regularly scheduled home visits and parent/teacher conferences.
• Share assessment data and observations with parents and ensure parental input in individualized planning for each child.
• Maintain regular communication with all families through phone contacts, emails, and Class Dojo. Document all significant contacts with families.

Participate in holistic and coordinated services across program service areas, to include the use of Family Support Conferences.

Obtain CPR/First Aid Certification and Medication Administration Training Certification (MAT) as requested by supervisor.

Incorporate health practices, to include but not limited to, handwashing, tooth brushing, family style meals and toileting into the daily routine of the classroom.

Provide families health education on a variety of topics at Home Visits and Parent-Teacher Conferences.

Include health…