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Quincy Community Action Programs, Inc.
Lead Teacher (Head Start)- Part Year
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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.
$43,127 / year median in Massachusetts
+11% projected growth
Job Description
Quincy Community Action Programs (QCAP) Head Start is an early childhood education and care program serving children birth to five and their families. We provide comprehensive services including education, health, nutrition, family support and parent involvement. The goal of Head Start is to prepare children to enter kindergarten and promote their success in later learning while also helping families in meeting their goals toward self-sufficiency. This position is 30 hours per week and 38 weeks per year. As a Preschool Lead Teacher, you will Plan and implement a developmentally appropriate program/curriculum that meets family engagement and school readiness goals including the cognitive, social, emotional and physical development of the children under one's supervision. Create and implement lesson plans which include large and small group activities. Maintain safe, healthy learning environment in compliance with ACF and EEC regulations and complete all record keeping requirements. Participate in staff, team and supervision meetings. Adhere to the NAEYC Professional code of Ethics, QCAP Head Start Standard of Conduct and interact in a collegial, cooperative and supportive manner with all other staff members, parents and children. Preschool Lead Teachers must have the following requirements (this list is not all-inclusive) Be able to lift up to 50 lbs. Must have a Bachelor's degree in ECE or a related field Must be Preschool Lead Teacher certified by the