Head Start Teacher At Creative Home Academy And Preschool At Dunn Avenue

Job Description

Job Description

Head Start Lead Teacher (Ages 3–5)

Creative Home Academy & Preschool
Where Learning Is Creative!

Position Summary

Creative Home Academy & Preschool is seeking a passionate, dependable, and experienced  Head Start Lead Teacher to provide high-quality early childhood education for children ages 3–5. This is a 10-month contracted position for the 2026–2027 school year.

The Lead Teacher is responsible for planning and implementing developmentally appropriate learning experiences while ensuring compliance with  Head Start Performance Standards ,  Porter-Leath partnership requirements , and  Tennessee Department of Human Services (DHS) Child Care Licensing Rules .

Essential Responsibilities

• Plan and implement engaging, developmentally appropriate lessons aligned with the approved curriculum and school readiness goals.
• Foster a safe, nurturing, and inclusive classroom environment that promotes children’s social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development.
• Maintain active supervision and ensure compliance with all child health and safety regulations.
• Complete child observations, developmental screenings, assessments, lesson plans, and required documentation within established timelines.
• Build positive relationships with families through ongoing communication and family engagement activities.
• Participate in coaching, CLASS observations, professional development, and continuous quality improvement.
• Maintain compliance with Head Start Performance Standards, Porter-Leath policies, Creative Home Academy procedures, and Tennessee DHS Child Care Licensing Rules.

Minimum Qualifications

• Meet the  minimum educational qualifications required for a Head Start Lead Teacher under current Head Start regulations.
• Meet all  minimum employment qualifications required to work in a Tennessee DHS Licensed Child Care Program .
• Current CPR and First Aid Certification (or ability to obtain upon hire).
• Successful criminal background clearance and all required pre-employment screenings.
• Strong classroom management, communication, and organizational skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field.
• Previous Head Start or preschool teaching experience.
• Experience with CLASS observations, child assessments, and family engagement.

Why Join Creative Home Academy?

At  Creative Home Academy & Preschool ,  Where Learning Is Creative , we are committed to developing exceptional educators who inspire children, support families, and prepare children for kindergarten success. We offer a collaborative work environment, instructional coaching, ongoing professional development, and opportunities for career growth.

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