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Lead Teacher-Early Head Start

Lead Teacher-Early Head Start

East Bay Community Action ProgramProvidence, RI, US
1 day ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Transform Lives at EBCAP's Early Head Start Program

East Bay Community Action Program (EBCAP) is seeking a passionate Lead Teacher to provide leadership in our Early Head Start classroom in East Providence, RI. This is your opportunity to build a rewarding career while making a lasting impact on children's development during their most formative years.

Position Overview

As an Early Head Start Lead Teacher, you'll create nurturing, safe learning environments while guiding your classroom team. You'll implement evidence-based approaches that promote each child's cognitive, social-emotional, and physical development while ensuring family engagement and support.

Key Responsibilities

  • Oversee daily classroom operations and supervise teaching staff, substitutes, and volunteers
  • Implement curriculum following Head Start Program Performance Standards, Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework, RI Child Day Care Center Regulations, and RI Early Learning Standards
  • Apply approaches from Positive Behavioral Intervention and Supports (PBIS), The Incredible Years (IY), and Creative Curriculum
  • Plan and implement developmentally appropriate learning experiences
  • Promote children's intellectual and physical development
  • Foster social competence and emotional well-being
  • Ensure meaningful parent / family involvement
  • Document children's progress and maintain required records
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary team to support each child's individual needs

Qualifications

Candidates must have excellent presentation, leadership, and management skills to effectively communicate with staff, parents, children, and colleagues. You must have ONE of the following :

  • Child Development Associate (CDA) credential in Early Childhood AND supervised teaching experience in an early childhood setting, OR
  • Bachelor's or Associate's degree in Early Childhood Education or related field
  • AND supervised teaching experience in an early childhood setting
  • Related fields include : Human Development, Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, Education, Pediatric Nursing, Home Economics / Family & Consumer Science, Physical Education & Recreation, and Child & Family Studies.
  • RIDE-certified classroom teachers with related degrees must meet RI Early Learning Standards Teacher Qualifications (minimum 24 credit hours in ECE coursework)
  • Head Start teacher candidates with related degrees must provide transcripts validating 18 credit hours in ECE-related courses
  • Other combinations of education and experience will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

    Full-time employees (30-40 hours / week) receive :

  • Heavily subsidized medical and dental insurance (BCBSRI)
  • Supplemental vision insurance
  • Medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts
  • 403(b) retirement plan with up to 3% company match
  • Employer-paid life insurance and long-term disability
  • Generous paid time off (vacation, holidays, personal days, sick time)
  • Employee assistance program
  • EBCAP is committed to fair treatment and access for all. We welcome candidates from varied backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives who are passionate about making a difference in our community.

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