Job Description

Head Start Teacher

Location: Harrison Elementary School
Job Type: Full-Time, Part-Year position
Pay: $22.52 per hour

The Head Start Teacher is responsible for creating a safe, nurturing, and engaging classroom environment for children ages 3–5. This role involves implementing developmentally appropriate curriculum that promotes cognitive, social, emotional, and physical growth. The Head Start Teacher maintains a positive classroom atmosphere, manages behavior, and ensures that all safety and health standards are met.

Key Responsibilities

• Create a positive, safe, and inclusive learning environment for preschool-aged children.
• Plan and implement lessons using Creative Curriculum and School Readiness Goals.
• Support children’s social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development.
• Maintain active supervision and ensure classroom safety at all times.
• Complete lesson plans, assessments, observations, and required documentation accurately and on time.
• Communicate regularly with families regarding attendance, progress, and program activities.
• Conduct two home visits and two parent-teacher conferences per family each school year.
• Use Conscious Discipline strategies to support positive behavior and individual needs.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and compliant classroom environment.
• Participate in professional development, coaching, and classroom observations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education (ECE), OR:
• Related degree with at least 26 ECE credits and two years of experience working with children ages 3–5, OR:
• Associate degree in ECE with commitment to begin progress toward a bachelor’s degree within two years of hire.
• Knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices for preschool-aged children.
• Strong communication, organizational, and computer skills.
• Ability to work effectively with children and families from diverse backgrounds.
• Professional, respectful, and positive attitude.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Must be physically able to lift up to 40 lbs., sit on the floor, and perform frequent movement.
• Valid driver’s license, current auto insurance, dependable transportation, and willingness to transport families if needed.

Benefits Include:

• • Medical Insurance (Employee, Child, or Family)
  • Dental and Vision Insurance
  • Company-paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability
  • Voluntary Life Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Retirement Plan
  • Vacation, Sick and Personal Time
  • Employee Referral Bonus
  • Holiday Pay
  • Flexible Scheduling
  • Paid Training and Continued Education Opportunities
  • Advancement Opportunities
  • Tuition Assistance

Additional Information:

• All Cardinal Services locations are tobacco-free.
• Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant.

Application: To apply and learn more about Cardinal Services, visit their website at www.cardinalservices.org