Lead Teacher — Early Head Start

Job overview

The Lead Teacher — Early Head Start role is onsite in Decatur, GA, with a 40-hour Monday–Friday workweek during standard business hours. Compensation is not specified. The role supports Our House’s early childhood education program and its work with children and families. The teacher creates a high-quality learning environment that supports children’s social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development. The role also partners with families, maintains program documentation and standards, and supports classroom colleagues through mentorship.

What you'll do

• Develop and implement developmentally appropriate lesson plans
• conduct screenings and assessments
• supervise children and maintain a safe, clean classroom
• document child progress and family engagement
• communicate and partner with families
• support transitions between early learning programs
• follow Head Start, Early Head Start, NAEYC, and other applicable standards
• collaborate on enrollment
• and mentor classroom staff.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

lead teacher

early head start

full-time

decatur ga

onsite

early childhood education

lesson planning

child development

family engagement

cda credential

head start standards

our house ga

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

The posting requires at least a Child Development Associate credential or state equivalent and at least two years of early childhood teaching experience. Occasional travel to other sites and occasional evening or weekend hours may be required.

About the employer

Our House GA is hiring for this role. Industry: Child Care Services. Sector: 62.