Head Start Lead Teacher

Start Early was founded in 1982 as the Ounce of Prevention Fund, a nonprofit public-private partnership. Since the beginning, we have delivered best-in-class doula, home visiting and Early Head Start and Head Start programs and advocated for thoughtful policies and adequate funding at the local, state, and federal levels.

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• 401(k)

• PTO

** Receive sign on bonus up to $5,000!

Responsibilities include:

• Supervise, mentor the Teacher Assistant and Teacher Aide

• Utilize standardized and authentic assessment data to plan and implement developmentally appropriate experiences and individualized lesson plans that will promote the social, emotional, physical and cognitive development of each child.

• Adhere to all Individualized Education Programs, Individualized Family Service Plans, and/or Individualized Health Care Plans and strategies provided by Education Managers or Consultants.

• Establish and maintain a classroom environment which includes positive guidance and emotionally supportive techniques that meets state and local licensing regulations, Head Start Program Performance

• Observe, assess, and document each assigned child’s health, skills, and behavioral, growth and development.

• Facilitate curriculum planning sessions to develop clear learning objectives that effectively incorporate documentation collected on each child.

• Identify any developmental concerns regarding the children and follow agency protocol.

• Develop lesson plans with goals, objectives, experiences and outcomes for children integrating health, nutrition, mental health, disabilities and parent involvement. Incorporate children’s interests, culture, school readiness goals, State and Head Start guidelines, program curriculum and approach into individualized and group learning opportunities.

Qualifications include:

• Bachelor’s degree in ECE, CD, or related field with a minimum of 27 credits in ECE and two years’ experience in a relevant early childhood group setting required.

• Head Start: Type 04 Education Certificate / Educator License with ECE approved Endorsement. Special Education Endorsement preferred.

• Clearance of background check by Department of Children and Family Services.

• A biannual physical examination and TB test are required as condition of initial employment and continued employment.

Plan to attend and meet face-to-face with hiring managers.

Candidates will be considered for this position whether or not you attend the job fair.

Pre-Register online at:
https://catalystcareergroup.com/event/oak-brook-12-2023/

Oak Brook Diversity Job Fair
Monday, December 11, 2023
10:00AM - 12:30PM
Embassy Suites by Hilton Chicago Lombard Oak Brook
707 East Butterfield Road
Lombard, IL 60148

All of the companies at our job fairs have open positions they are seeking to fill.

Tips for Success:

• Pre-register—Receive notifications of any updates or changes to the event, and receive information about upcoming events in your area.

• Dress professionally—First impressions go a long way.

• Bring multiple copies of your resume.

• Arrive anytime between 10 AM and 12:30 PM—Plan to spend 45 minutes to 1 hour at the event.

• Bring a friend—All job seekers are welcome.

• Prepare a brief but effective “brag” to let the people you meet get to know you.

• Keep an open mind—Meet with as many of the companies as you can; you may be pleasantly surprised at what you find.

Remember, the best way to be considered for a position is to meet the hiring managers in person. Plan to attend this event!
(Candidates will be considered for this position whether or not you attend the job fair.)

Pre-Register online at:
https://catalystcareergroup.com/event/oak-brook-12-2023/