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Early Head Start Lead Teacher
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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.
$35,284 / year median in North Carolina
+9% projected growth
Job Description
Early Head Start Lead Teacher
McDowell County Schools
Early Head Start - Marion, North Carolina This job is also posted in McDowell County Schools, and North Carolina School Jobs
Job Details
Job ID:
5924644
Application Deadline:
Posted until filled
Posted:
Sep 11, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date:
Immediately
Job Description
Length of Position:
Permanent
Type of Benefits:
Full
Months per year: 12
Number of hours per week: 37.5
Number of days per week: 5
Salary to be Determined Based on Education and Experience
General Duties:
Plan and implement educational program and nurturing environment and be part of a supportive team for infants/ toddlers and their families; make home visits; document child progress. Must relate well to children ages birth to three and their families.
Qualifications:
Applicant must have a Child Development Associate (CDA) or Associate degree in Early Childhood with Infant-Toddler concentration (preferred) or be working towards one. Paper screening process will be used to narrow applicants for interviews.
Position Type:
Full-time (12 month)
Job Requirements
Benefits
- Dental Insurance