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Community Development Institute Head Start

CS/Lead Teacher

Pay: $20.80/hr

Posted: 2 days ago

Location: De Valls Bluff, AR (Onsite)

Last Updated: 21 hours ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 9/30/2026

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What they do

A Preschool or Childcare Teacher works with young children, usually ages 3 - 5, to help them learn the social, motor and language skills needed to be ready for kindergarten and elementary school. Organizes activities and uses play or games to help children learn; develops schedules and routines for children that include exercise and rest. Works in a school or in a childcare center or program.

$33,864 / year median in Arkansas

+11% projected growth

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Job Description

Location:

DeValls Bluff Center 572 E Sycamore 72041

Base Hourly Pay:

$ 20.80 per hour Weeks per

Year:

Hours Per Week:

Job Description:

Center Supervisor/ Lead Teacher Based on

Education:

Credential in progress: $1,664.00 With Credential BA/AA $1747.20 We are looking to hire a dedicated and experienced Center Supervisor/Lead Teacher to oversee the day-to-day activities of our Head Start centers and ensure that local, state, and federal childcare requirements are met. In addition, this role will be collaborating with a team of teachers, administrators, and parents to ensure that our students receive the best education we can provide. To be successful as a Center Supervisor/Lead Teacher, applicant should be someone with a deep understanding of what it takes to teach young children in Head Start effectively. As a minimum requirement, applicant must have a current infant/toddler CDA with at least two years of experience working with young children and families (for Infant Toddler Lead Teacher) or Associates/Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education (for Preschool Lead Teacher). Equivalent education will be considered. Applicant must meet state licensing requirements

Benefits:

Paid Vacation time and Sick Leave Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance coverage available first day of employment (for full time employees) $30.00 per month cost to employee for employee only Core Plan Health and Vision Insurance (for full time employees) $15.95 per month cost to employee for employee only Dental Insurance (for full time employees) Paid Holidays Paid Spring Break and Winter Break Qualifying employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness and Perkins Loan Forgiveness programs. Tuition assistance to meet job requirements Paid trainings Employee Assistance Program Employee discount benefit program (LifeMart) $35,000 term AD&D life insurance at no cost to employee (for full time employees) Travel Connect medical support for assistance when you travel Interested? To find out more, please visit: https://tinyurl.com/ApplyHere

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Head Start is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, or any other legally protected status.