PRESCHOOL LEAD TEACHER: Deadline to Apply: Wednesday October 16, 2024 at 4 PM

Center: Tampa Head Start (Springfield MO)

Work Status: Full Time M-F 8:15-4:15

OACAC Head Start is seeking motivated team members for the position of Head Start Preschool Lead Teacher. As the Lead Teacher, you will create a warm, welcoming classroom environment that helps children reach their highest potential while partnering with parents and your co-teaching team to help make this happen. You will show exemplary responsive care, while demonstrating classroom management skills, lesson planning and developmentally appropriate practice. This position provides supervision to co-teachers and is responsible for maintaining State Licensing and Accreditation Standards as well as Federal Head Start Performance Standards. Join a team that values community and relationships!

This job includes great benefits. Excellent health and dental benefits. Paid Holidays. Paid Leave. Tuition Assistance. Paid Training Opportunities. Family Friendly/Positive Work Environment. EOE. Find out more about OACAC and the Head Start Program atwww.oac.ac.

Salary Range: $18.59 - $19.52

Requirements: Minimum of Early Childhood AA/AAS degree. Copy of transcript required with application. Supervisory experience.

Preferred: Bachelors Degree in Early Childhood Education, Child and Family Development or related field.

Applicants may apply online at www.oac.ac. Applicants may also apply in person or mail application to 215 S. Barnes, Springfield, MO. Application and resume required on or before the deadline to be considered.