Pre-K Head Start Teacher

Utah Community Action in Salt Lake City UT is seeking to hire a PreK Lead Teacher for our Head Start preschool.

Come work for the agency that has been awarded Best of State 2024 and 2022 Best Public Preschool and Best Charitable Service Organization.

Our Lead Teacher earns a competitive wage of $28.83/hour. We also offer generous yearround benefits including health dental vision a flexible spending account (FSA) a healthcare spending account (HSA) with up to a $2500 match a 401k plan with 5 match short and longterm disability tuition reimbursement (some conditions apply) accident insurance life insurance tuition reimbursement (conditions apply) 11 paid holidays paid time off between Christmas and New Years guiltfree PTO up to 24 days a year and an hour of paid time on Fridays for selfcare/mental health. Position located in Rose Park.

If youre you looking for a rewarding teaching career where you can make a difference in the lives of preschool children Have you been looking for a teaching job where you will enjoy coming to work every day If so apply today!

ABOUT UTAH COMMUNITY ACTION

Founded in 1965 Utah Community Action is a nationally recognized nonprofit provider of comprehensive services for incomeeligible families. Our six core programs Head Start Adult Education Case Management & Housing Nutrition HEAT and Weatherization address barriers to selfsufficiency in order to empower individuals strengthen families and build communities. We are committed to ending poverty and improving the lives of those living in our community.

A DAY IN THE LIFE AS A LEAD TEACHER

As the Lead Teacher you come to work each day excited and ready to make a difference in childrens lives. Working cooperatively with another teacher you teach a class of approx. 18 children. . You develop weekly lesson plans to ignite the curiosity and growth of the children in our preschool. You track each childs growth through observations portfolio documentation developmental checklist and assessment data.

As a Head Start teacher you not only provide an educational opportunity to children but you work with the whole family to help them become more selfsufficient. Each year you conduct two home visits and two parentteacher conferences.

The Lead Teacher completes case management for each students family creates lesson plans and assists children in achieving their goals. They also supervise the assistant teachers in their classroom.

Since you love interacting with children you can definitely say that you get paid to do what you love.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelors degree in early childhood education family and consumer studies or a related degree with equivalent coursework in early childhood education required.
• Associates in child development or early childhood education or equivalent coursework required.
• Oneyear experience working with Preschoolers
• Computer skills
• Plan supports and implements learning experiences that advance the childs social emotional cognitive and physical development.

Bilingual in English/Spanish is preferred but not required. Previous Head Start teaching experience is a plus! Are you able to work well independently and as part of a team Do you have strong interpersonal organizational and time management skills Are you detailoriented Can you guide and mentor your assistant teacher If so you may be perfect for this teaching position!

The typical schedule is MondayFriday from 7:45am to 4:15pm.

ARE YOU READY TO JOIN OUR TEAM

We understand your time is valuable and that is why we have a very quick and easy application process. If you feel that you would be right for this PreK Lead Teacher position at our Head Start preschool please fill out our initial 3minute mobilefriendly application. We look forward to meeting you!

Verification of degree/transcripts required. Please upload your unofficial transcripts to your application.