Head Start Lead Teacher

Community Action Partnership of Strafford County

Head Start Lead Teacher providing comprehensive services for preschool age children. Focusing on development of the whole child, implementing Creative Curriculum and maintaining communication with families.

Posted 7/8/2026full-timeRochester • New Hampshire • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Early Childhood Education, focusing on active supervision, developmental screening, and fostering positive relationships with families. Proficient in planning inclusive programs for diverse and at-risk children.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Bachelor's Degree In Early Childhood EducationExperience With Preschool Age ChildrenDevelopmental ScreeningActive Supervision PoliciesProficiency With Microsoft Office

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Hard Skills

Developmental ScreeningProgram PlanningActive SupervisionChild Development KnowledgeInclusive Education Practices

Soft Skills

CommunicationProfessionalismCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

Online Data SystemsMicrosoft Office

Industry Keywords

Early Childhood EducationAt-Risk ChildrenChildren With DisabilitiesDiverse Families

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide active supervision of children at all times, following active supervision policies and procedures
Plan and provide a comprehensive program that includes at-risk children, children with disabilities, and those from diverse families
Conduct developmental screening of children within 45 days of enrollment
Create a positive classroom-home connection, maintaining professional and appropriate communication with families and guardians

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s or Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field, with 30 credits in Early Childhood Education (bachelor's degree preferred)
Minimum two years’ experience working with preschool age children
Proficiency with Microsoft Office; ability to utilize online data systems

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive services that support the development of the whole child
Health insurance
Professional development opportunities