Head Start Lead Teacher
Listed on 2026-06-01
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Education / Teaching
Early Childhood Education, Child Development/Support, Preschool / Daycare, Special Needs / Learning Disabilities -
Child Care/Nanny
Child Development/Support, Preschool / Daycare
Job Details
Job Location:
Winder - Winder, GA 30680
Note:
This position requires a minimum of an Associate's Degree or higher degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Special Education or closely related field.
The Head Start Lead Teacher facilitates quality, individualized early childhood education by implementing developmentally appropriate practices in an inclusive environment.
Under the direct supervision of the Center Manager, works as a team with the Education/Disabilities Specialists to plan and implement a variety of developmentally appropriate activities for children that will enhance their growth and development, promote social competence and ensure parental involvement in all aspects of the program.
Key Responsibilities- Must have knowledge, skills and experiences needed to perform the assigned functions responsibly.
- Must be familiar with ethnic background and culture of families in the program and be able to serve and effectively communicate, to the extent feasible, with children and families with no or limited English proficiency.
- Must possess training, experiences, and knowledge that include theories, and principles of child growth and development, early childhood education, and family support.
- Must possess excellent communications skills.
- Must possess the ability to provide leadership and stability for program continuity.
- Must possess the ability to move/lift children up to age five (5).
- Must be eighteen years of age or older.
- Must pass the Drug Test.
- Must pass the Background Check.
- Must pass pre-employment tests if applicable.
The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of an Associate's Program, bachelor's degree program, or higher or equivalent degree in a field of study related to the job.
Note:
This position requires a minimum of an Associate's Degree or higher degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Special Education or closely related field.
Job Requirements
On occasion, there may be a need to move or lift light articles.
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