Head Start​/Pre-K Teacher in Morgan

Head Start/Pre-K Teacher in Morgan County

Employment Term: 200 days

Salary:
Based upon the EPIC FY’27 Professional Pay Scale with education and years of verified experience

Job : 5682261

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: May 01, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 10, 2026

EPIC Head Start understands that our most valuable assets are the dedicated, creative, life-long learners who positively support the lives of children, their families, and peers. Our culture is one of encouragement, support, and determination. We strive to exceed compliance of our guiding regulations.

The successful candidate will provide instruction and support for students in one of the Head Start Pre-K classrooms located in Morgan County. This role requires a positive attitude and the ability to work closely with an Assistant Teacher and other support staff to provide quality instruction for students and support for families.

• Must hold or be eligible to obtain a WV Department of Education Professional Teaching license with the Pre-K endorsement. Candidates who hold or are eligible to obtain a WV Long-Term Substitute Teaching Permit with the Pre-K endorsement will be considered if no fully qualified applicants are available to fill the position.
• Must be able to pass a Federal and DHHR background check.
• Must have a current driver’s license and reliable transportation to make independent home visits. (Travel reimbursement is provided.)
• Preference will be given to candidates who have experience working with young children.
• Preference will be given to candidates who are bilingual or multilingual especially those who are fluent in Spanish.

** To be eligible for a long-term substitute teaching permit with the Pre-K endorsement, a candidate must be at least 18 years old; hold a minimum BS/BA degree in any field from an accredited college or university with a cumulative 2.0 GPA; complete an approved WV Substitute Teacher Training course (EPIC offers one); and pass a Federal background check. For more information about long-term sub permit eligibility and instructions for registering for the EPIC online, self-paced, Substitute Teacher Training class, you may use this link to visit our website.

Applicants who have been dismissed or who have had their contracts non-renewed for cause by any school system, who have recent unsatisfactory evaluations by any school system, who demonstrate unsatisfactory interview performance, and/or who receive unfavorable reference recommendations by any school system will not be eligible for consideration for employment with EPIC.

• Establish a safe and healthy classroom environment for students.
• Work collaboratively with the assigned assistant teacher(s), family advocates, and other support staff to build a positive team to support students and families.
• Prepare and execute weekly, intentional, and detailed lesson plans.
• Provide warm, high-quality, adult/child interaction for students through modeled instruction and age-appropriate physical activities in the classroom and outdoors.
• Perform developmental screenings and track children’s progress on program databases.
• Maintain online portfolios.
• Conduct independent home visits and parent conferences.
• Involve parents directly in classroom activities.
• Participate in professional development as assigned/as needed.
• Must maintain the appropriate WV certification required by the WV Department of Education to serve as a lead Pre-K teacher – WV professional teacher certification with the Pre-K endorsement or a current LT Sub Permit.
• Other reasonable duties as assigned.

• Demonstrate verbal and written competency in the English language.
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