Head Start Lead Teacher

The Head Start Lead Teacher will provide comprehensive services that support the development of the whole child, with a focus on school readiness. Teachers will create a safe, supervised, inclusive, educational setting where all children can experience success. Teachers will implement the Creative Curriculum, the Project Approach, and other developmentally appropriate content. This includes partnering with families in the child’s development;

providing and maintaining a safe environment; using an on-line curriculum and child assessment system; keeping complete and accurate observation records on the children; planning and implementing individual, as well as whole class, programming for all children.

Job Description

Head Start Lead Teacher

Early Care and Education Services

Education Manager

Regular/Full-Time/Non-Exempt

Ninety (90) days

40 hours/week

Updated Annually

Ineligible

The Head Start Lead Teacher will provide comprehensive services that support the development of the whole child, with a focus on school readiness. Teachers will create a safe, supervised, inclusive, educational setting where all children can experience success. Teachers will implement the Creative Curriculum, the Project Approach, and other developmentally appropriate content. This includes partnering with families in the child’s development;

providing and maintaining a safe environment; using an on-line curriculum and child assessment system; keeping complete and accurate observation records on the children; planning and implementing individual, as well as whole class, programming for all children.

• Bachelor’s or Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field, with 30 credits in Early Childhood Education (bachelor's degree preferred)
• Minimum two years’ experience working with preschool age children. Previous Head Start experience preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; ability to utilize online data systems.

• Provide active supervision of children at all times, following active supervision policies and procedures.
• Plan and provide a comprehensive program that includes at-risk children, children with disabilities, and those from diverse families.
• Participate in Preservice training and ongoing professional development opportunities.
• Plan and provide a comprehensive ECE program including implementation of Creative Curriculum, Project Approach, and other developmentally appropriate content in compliance with Head Start Performance Standards and NH Child Care Licensing Rules; utilize Teaching Strategies Gold (TSG) for collecting, planning from, and reporting of child assessment data.
• Guide and facilitate learning experiences for the children, following Creative Curriculum guidance, including: the creation of a predictable daily schedule; using child assessment data to plan and facilitate daily activities; creating an exciting learning environment in the classroom; creating, displaying, and using visual cues for children, including picture schedules.
• Conduct developmental screening of children within 45 days of enrollment.
• Individualize instruction for each child using assessment data and other sources to inform planning
• Manage classroom operations; provide guidance and modeling to Teacher Assistant and Classroom Aide, as well as performing reflective supervision monthly.
• Greet parents and children pleasantly and appropriately and children individually upon arrival and departure, ensuring a smooth transition into and out of the classroom.
• Create a positive classroom-home connection, maintaining…