Head Teacher

Req Id: 44367

Job Title: Head Teacher

City: West Lafayette

Job Description:

Job Summary

The Ben & Maxine Miller Child Development Laboratory School is seeking a Head Teacher to join our team. The Head Teacher will oversee the daily operation of their assigned classroom. This includes establishing and maintaining a safe and supportive classroom environment, planning, and implementing a developmentally appropriate curriculum, modeling best teaching practices, and supervising other classroom staff and University students. The Head Teacher develops and maintains professional relationships with children, staff, parents, and students, and works collaboratively with researchers and research projects.

Who We Are:

The Ben & Maxine Miller Child Development Laboratory School at Purdue University is a place where young children and families learn and grow. Actively engaging the world around them, each day children, teachers, parents, researchers, and university students play and work together, creating a safe, loving community of discovery. Learn more about us: https://hhs.purdue.edu/miller-child-lab-school.

What Were Looking For:

Required:

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in early childhood education, child development, or related field.
• Three years of experience providing care and early education for young children, teaching experience, or related.
• Knowledge of children's development.

Skills Needed:

• Ability to manage groups of children through positive guidance.
• Ability to take initiative in implementing program goals and providing developmentally appropriate early childhood curriculum.
• Effective working with children and adults.

Additional Information:

• This position requires a pre-employment drug screening test and health assessment, as well as running a criminal history background check.
• To learn more about Purdue's benefits summary CLICK HERE
• Purdue will not sponsor employment authorization for this position
• A background check will be required for employment in this position
• FLSA: Exempt (Not Eligible for Overtime)
• Retirement Eligibility: Defined Contribution Waiting Period

Career Stream

Professional 2

Pay Band S040

Job Code #20003312

The anticipated annual rate for this position is $45,000/year. The final salary offer will be determined based on various factors, including internal equity, available budget, and relevant experience.

Purdue University is an equal opportunity/equal access university.

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Posting Start Date: 10/6/26