Lead Teacher

Northeast KY Community Action Agency

Olive Hill, KY

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

SKILLS

Administrator Documentation, Background Investigation, Child Development, Child and Youth Services, Childcare, Communication Skills, Conferences, Driver's License, Early Childhood Education, Education Authority, Infectious Diseases, Liability Insurance, Licensing, Maintenance Services, Organizational Skills, Philosophy, Plan Meetings, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Purchasing/Procurement, Quality Management, Record Keeping, Staff Policies, Training/Teaching, Training/Teaching Curriculum, Writing Skills

LOCATION

Olive Hill, KY

POSTED

2 days ago

### Experience Required
• AA Degree – Early Childhood Education or related field with 18 credit hours; Preferred – BA in IECE or ECE
### Minimum Education Required
Associates Degree
### License(s) Required
Driver's License
### Expected Start Date
08/03/2026
### Compensation
$14.00 / hourly
### Hours Per Week
40
### Number Of Positions
3
### Work Schedule and Shift Requirements
7:30am - 3:30pm
### Job Description
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
1. Implement a program of comprehensive educational and child development services, including a curriculum that meets the program’s philosophy and the developmental needs of the children served at the assigned center.
2. Plan and implement activities supporting the curriculum, home follow-up program, scheduling, learning environment, and supervision of all classroom activities.
3. Plan and implement classroom activities with staff and parents, ensuring activities supporting all developmental areas are provided daily.
4. Ensure completion of each child’s individualized education plan, including developmental screening, developmental assessment, and individual objectives, including support activities.
5. Enter, monitor, and maintain data such as: child observations, attendance, CACFP forms, and playground check lists in the Child Plus data tracking system.
6. Review and approve activities planned by assistant teacher, parents, and/or volunteers.
7. Provide a positive atmosphere for all parents, volunteers, and visitors, ensuring each person receives a proper greeting and assistance.
8. Maintain all records and ensure completion of records by the assistant and other staff at the center.
9. Completion of the phase-in program with each child/family entering the Head Start program.
10. Ensure completion of a minimum of four parent/teacher conferences with each family per year; two of which must take place during an educational home visit.
11. Provide parent training during the phase-in program regarding the Head Start Performance Standards and all areas outlined in the program’s policies and procedures manuals, including the volunteer program.
12. Provide an overview and training to parents regarding the curriculum.
13. Plan and facilitate curriculum planning meetings, involving parents.
14. Submit a supply/material requisition form for materials needed in the classroom.
15. Report any repair/maintenance needs of the center to the appropriate Central Office staff.
16. Provide ongoing evaluation of the center’s learning environment, activities, and staff, ensuring improvements deemed necessary.
17. Maintain Active Supervision at all times for all children in your care.
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18. Ensure toileting, health checks, and all other daily health routines are completed for all children.
19. Ensure the completion, while sharing in the responsibility, of preparing and cleaning up after activities.
20. Serve as a direct line of communication between the center’s staff and the Early Childhood Services Coordinator.
21. Recruit and maintain volunteers and community partners.
22. Notify Early Childhood Services Coordinator (obtain approval), family advocate, and parents of schedule changes, special events, field trips, etc.
23. Attend professional conferences, meetings, workshops, and any other events deemed beneficial, which may augment program and/or personal professional development skills necessary in maintaining the highest quality in educational services.
24. Collaborate with local education authorities, community resources, and any other available resources providing early childhood services.
25. Complete required training as outlined in the program's Personnel, Policies, and Procedures.
26. Ensure the preservation of all private and confidential information of children, families, and staff.
27. Coordinate with other Head Start component coordinators to ensure the assimilation of services for children and families.
28. Complete and submit required administrative documentation, such as time sheets, when due.
29. Perform all other duties as designated by the Head Start Director to ensure program operations.
EDUCATION AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS
• AA Degree – Early Childhood Education or related field with 18 credit hours
 Preferred – BA in IECE or ECE
• Valid Kentucky Driver’s License and current liability insurance.
• Before employment: Submit a tuberculin skin test and/or screen and a physical examination indicating the individual is free of communicable diseases; participate in the National Background Check Service, including fingerprints, Child Abuse and Neglect, and criminal record checks.
PREFERENCE GIVEN TO:
• Experience in Head Start or a related childcare center.
• Knowledge of children and family resources.
• Knowledge of the Day Care Licensing requirements of Kentucky.
• Communication skills, both written and oral.
• Ability to communicate with Head Start parents and coordinate services for both children and families.
• Ability to supervise.
### Job Type
Contract
### Benefits Offered
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
### Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer
Yes
### Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant
Yes
### Veteran Preference
No
### Background Check Required
Yes
### Industry
Education
### Place of Work
On-site
### Requisition ID
24760
### Application Instructions
All applications should be submitted to misty.glover@northeastkycaa.net, or applications can be dropped off at the central office.

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