Preschool Teacher

Head Start Teacher – Preschool

Come make a difference in the classroom!

Do you love helping young children learn, grow, explore, and discover their world?

O.C.E.A.N., Inc. is looking for a caring and enthusiastic Head Start Teacher to join our team and work with children ages 3–5 years old!

Our Head Start Teachers create engaging learning experiences, build meaningful relationships with children and families, and work as part of a multidisciplinary team to support the whole child.

The Details

Program: Head Start

Children: Ages 3–5

Position: Full-Time, Program Year

Schedule: Monday – Friday

Salary: $19.00 - $29.00 per hour

This is a program-year position. Employees receive winter and spring breaks in accordance with the Head Start program calendar.

As a Head Start Teacher, you will help create a classroom where children feel safe, supported, curious, and excited to learn!

Your day may include:

Creating fun, engaging, developmentally appropriate learning experiences for preschool children.

Supporting children's cognitive, language, social-emotional, physical, and school-readiness development.

Building positive relationships with children and families and supporting meaningful family engagement.

Observing and documenting children's progress to help individualize learning experiences.

Using children's interests, strengths, and developmental needs to support classroom planning.

Working closely with Family Services, Health, Disabilities, Mental Health, and other members of the multidisciplinary team.-

Partnering with families to support children's learning and development both in the classroom and at home.

Maintaining required classroom records and documentation in accordance with Head Start Program Performance Standards (HSPPS).

Creating an inclusive classroom environment that respects each child's culture, language, abilities, and individual needs.

Supporting children's transition to kindergarten and building the skills they need for their next big adventure!

We are looking for someone who is:

Caring, patient, and passionate about working with young children.

Organized and able to manage multiple classroom responsibilities.

A strong team player who enjoys working with a multidisciplinary team.

A good communicator who builds positive relationships with children, families, and coworkers.

Committed to supporting children's individual development and school readiness

Interested in ongoing professional growth and learning.

Before You Join Us

Because you will be working with young children, employment is contingent upon completion of required clearances, including:

Fingerprinting

CARI clearance

Physical clearance

What We Offer

This is a full-time program-year position eligible for agency fringe benefits, including:

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

403(b) Retirement Plan

Paid Holidays

Winter Break

Spring Break

Please note: This program-year position does not include vacation PTO.

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you are ready to bring your heart, creativity, energy, and love of learning into the classroom, we would love to meet you!

Come join the O.C.E.A.N., Inc. Head Start team and help our youngest learners learn, grow, laugh, and get ready for their next big adventure!

O.C.E.A.N., Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

About OCEAN COMMUNITY ECONOMIC ACTION INC

O.C.E.A.N., Inc. empowers individuals and families to achieve self-sufficiency and improve quality of life through equitable access to housing, education, employment, and essential community resources. We are a community catalyst for economic opportunities, social change, bridging gaps, building partnerships, and transforming lives. Through a network of integrated services including energy assistance, weatherization, early learning, affordable housing, financial empowerment, and workforce development, O.C.E.A.N., Inc. strengthens communities from the ground up. Rooted in compassion and accountability, we believe in the potential of every person we serve and work to ensure that ALL residents have the opportunity to thrive.