Head Start is a federally-funded, national child and family development program which provides comprehensive services for pregnant women, children from birth to age five, and their families. Services for children promote school readiness, and include early education, health, nutrition, mental health, and services for children with special needs. Services for parents promote family engagement, and include parent leadership and social service supports.

As a Head Start Preschool Teacher, you will coteach with another highly qualified Early Childhood Educator in an outcomes-oriented, team environment, and provide safe, healthy, friendly, and developmentally appropriate environments and experiences for 10 children ages 35. Motivated Head Start teachers improve the trajectory of childrens lives, including childrens learning outcomes, living standards, and later academic and professional success. If you want to make a difference in the lives of young children and their families, consider joining the Head Start community40 hours/week, 52 weeks/year. Rate of pay during first 60-working day probationary period is $23.73-$28.08/hour depending on credentials; post probationary rate of pay is $24.07-$28.76/ hour depending on credentials.