Head Start Preschool Teacher

Job Description

Summary

Love working with little learners? Ready to make a BIG impact in a small community?

Join our team as aHead Start Teacherand help children ages3–5 years olddiscover the joy of learning! This is your chance to create a classroom full of laughter, curiosity, and growth—all while followingHead Start Program Performance Standards.

And here’s the best part:this is a 9-month position with summers off!

Enjoy a well-deserved break fromJune through mid-Augustto recharge and come back ready to inspire.

Status:Full-Time, Seasonal (9-Month Program Year)

Annual Term:August to May

Anticipated Start Date:August 19th,2026

Duties

Coordinate and implement educational curriculum by developing classroom activities based on developmentally appropriate practices and early learning standards

Lead by example; encourage teaching team success through modeling and coaching.

Plan individual and group age-appropriate activities to actively engage children and encourage social, cognitive and emotional growth.

Maintain frequent communications with parents through informal discussions, progress reports, and parent-teacher conferences.

Ensure all center policies and state regulations are met.

Ensure a healthy classroom environment – including maintaining appropriate hygiene and cleanliness standards and safety and security of children.

Supervise teacher assistants and classroom volunteers to ensure they are following planned activities, hygiene and safety standards.

Maintain accurate records, forms and files.

Maintain personal professional development plan to ensure continuous quality improvement.

Requirements

Minimum of 2 years of professional child care experience.

Strong oral and written communication skills and basic computer skills.

High energy and the ability to work well with others (staff, children, and parents) and to foster a team environment.

A strong understanding of child development.

Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification.

Must clear full background check and must pass health screening.

Associate’s Degree in early childhood education or related field of study with a minimum of 30 Credits in ECE.

Requirements include the ability to take frequent walks, use hands and fingers, handle objects, tools or controls, talk to and hear voices at many levels. May also be required to kneel, bend, squat or crawl.

A specific vision ability will be required including the ability to see up close and up to a certain distance, to see colors, have peripheral vision and depth perception.

Excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

Nice To Haves

Bonus points for experience with special education or early intervention services!

Strong communication skills to connect with families, colleagues, and community partners.

Familiarity with early childhood assessments and Head Start standards.

Benefits

HEALTH INSURANCE

DENTAL INSURANCE

VISION

403B RETIREMENT

HSA

FLEXIBLE BENEFIT PROGRAM

ADDITIONAL LIFE INSURANCE

ACCIDENT INSURANCE

CRITICAL ILLNESS INSURANCE

SHORT-TERM DISABILITY

PAID TIME OFF PACKAGE

About Us

Family Forum, Inc. is a private, non-profit corporation that providesprograms for families in Ashland, Bayfield, Douglas, Iron, and PriceCounties of Wisconsin. The corporation is made up of a GoverningBoard who manage the affairs of the corporation through theExecutive Director. The programs provided by Family Forum, Inc. areHead Start / Early Head Start.

Mission Statement

We are dedicated to preparing children and their families for success; through high quality programming, family support and wellness education, while fostering meaningful relationships.

Our Vision

Partnering with families and communities to build school readiness for all children through passionately committed relationships that connect families to goal oriented outcomes.

Full-time