Posting Deadline:                    *Open until filled *Job Title:                                  *Lead Teacher School Yr - Head Start (Multiple Openings)           *Department:                             *Education *Supervisor:                              *Head Start Education Coordinator      * Salary:                                      *$31,000-$43,297           *Job Summary: This position serves as the lead of a teaching team in a classroom of preschool children.  This position plans and implements a healthy, safe, and developmentally appropriate learning environment for preschool children that promotes developmental gains toward the attainment of kindergarten readiness skills as defined in the Head Start Program Performance Standards, The Head Start Child Development and Early Learning Framework and Kindergarten Readiness Goals.  Behavior and actions in the classroom, with families, the community and with staff serve as a model of excellence.  Because this position is, one part of a large system of services provided to children and families, this position also serves as a social service referral person and shares responsibility for parent involvement in the program. The position may be reassigned to various classrooms/centers as deemed necessary for program operations.  The position may serve as "program director" for Child Care licensing purposes.                                                 Minimum Qualifications:

1. Bachelors or Advanced Degree in Early Childhood Education or Bachelor's and coursework equal to a major in Early Childhood Education with experience teaching preschool.
2. Must be willing to obtain Administrative training within six months of employment.
3. Have knowledge and experience in the philosophy and practices of Head Start, early childhood education and developmentally appropriate practice.
4. Must be willing and able to obtain Basic First Aid and CPR Certification and maintain certification. 
5. Acceptable tuberculosis and drug screening results, a clear criminal records check and an initial health exam are required post job offer and prior to employment. 

6. Current and former Head Start employees, students, and parents will receive preference for employment vacancies for which they are qualified.