Job Summary:

The Middle Georgia Community Action Agency, Inc. Head Start program is hiring a Pre-K Primary Teacher- Fort Valley Head Start for the 2026-2027 school year. Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or related field is required.

Key Responsibilities:

The Pre-K Primary Teacher is directly responsible for the planning, development and implementation of daily early childhood development learning experiences and activities and for the day-to-day management of an assigned classroom, including the supervision of assigned Secondary Teacher and/or classroom volunteer(s).

• Bachelor's Degree or higher in Early Childhood Education or Child Development required.
• Must possess a valid first aid and CPR certification
• Must be a US citizen; have a Permanent Resident Card, or an alien Registration Receipt Card (Form I-551)
• Must have and maintain a clean driving record (NOT

TO EXCEED 6 PTS

)

• Must have and maintain a criminal history absent of convictions for violent crimes or for any crime against children The mission of Head Start is to promote the school readiness of children ages 3 to 5 by encouraging their cognitive, social, and emotional development.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$23.44 per hour Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

Dental insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Referral program Retirement plan Vision insurance Application Question(s): Is your Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development or closely related field?

Education:

Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

Early childhood teaching: 2 years (Required) Ability to

Commute:

Fort Valley, GA 31030 (Required)

Work Location:

In person