I am a Family Home Child Care Owner / Licensee / Primary Staff and I want to...
become a Head Start Teacher 1

A Head Start Teacher 1/Lead Teacher has responsibility for classroom operation including, planning, carrying out activities, maintaining the classroom environment, supervising children, parent/teacher conferences, and supervision of classroom volunteers. They may also supervise and/or mentor teacher(s) and teacher assistant(s) at a site or assume classroom responsibilities. View Head Start Standards for more information https://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/policy/45-cfr-chap-xiii

Hiring Requirements:

  • 18 years of age 

  • Bachelor Degree in ECE in Early Childhood or related field.

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