Lead Teacher - Head Start

Position Title: Lead Teacher

Department: Head Start

Location: Stewart Head Start

Reports To: Center Supervisor

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Employment Type: Full-Time / Full Year (Extended Day Model)

Ozarks Area Community Action Corporation (OACAC) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to reducing poverty and strengthening communities by providing services and support to individuals and families throughout the Ozarks.

OACAC Head Start is seeking motivated team members for the position of Lead Teacher. This role creates a warm, welcoming classroom environment while supporting children’s development through classroom instruction, lesson planning, and responsive care. The Lead Teacher also provides supervision to classroom staff and maintains compliance with licensing and program standards.

• Monday–Friday
• 7:30-3:30 or 8:00-4:00
• 40 hours per week
• Full Year

• Create and maintain a positive classroom environment
• Provide developmentally appropriate instruction and lesson planning
• Support children’s social, emotional, and educational development
• Supervise and collaborate with co-teachers and classroom staff
• Maintain State Licensing, Accreditation, and Head Start Performance Standards
• Build positive relationships with children and families
• Perform additional duties as assigned

• Supervisory experience
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

• Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Child & Family Development, or related field

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Classroom management and organizational skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to collaborate with families and staff
• Knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices

• Salary range: $23.41 – $24.58 per hour
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Medical and Dental Insurance
• Tuition Assistance
• Family-Friendly Work Environment
• Positive Team Culture

Final date to receive applications: September 24, 2026

• Valid driver’s license (if applicable)
• Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) monitoring (if applicable)
• Family Care Safety Registry (FCSR) background check

Ozarks Area Community Action Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected status.