Teacher Preschool at MLK Jr Center

Our vibrant Head Start Preschool Teachers educate, care for, and inspire the young minds at our Head Start, using a variety of teaching methods. If you are a teacher who has patience, compassion, and energy to help children succeed. Your Head Start classroom is waiting for you!

We’re seeking a passionate early childhood professional who holds an associate or bachelor’s degree in Child Development, Early Childhood Education, or a related field (or has completed equivalent coursework).

Don’t quite have your degree yet? That’s okay! We welcome motivated candidates who are willing to enroll in an associate or bachelor’s program in Early Childhood Education (or a related field) and complete your degree within a reasonable timeframe after hire. In many cases we will pay your tuition and books. We’re excited to support dedicated individuals who are committed to growing in the field.

All candidates 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.