Teacher I, Head Start
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_onCounty Farm Road, Alamo, Crockett County, West Tennessee, Tennessee, 38001, United States
About Save the Children
For over 100 years, Save the Children has been fighting for the rights of children. We work in some of the world's hardest-to-reach places—over 100 countries, including the U.S.—to ensure every child has the right to a healthy start in life, access to education, and a safe environment protected from harm. No matter your role, joining us means creating positive, irreversible change for children and the future we all share.
About the Role
As a Head Start Teacher, you will be the front-line representative of our mission, developing and implementing individual and group educational plans designed to promote social-emotional, physical, and cognitive growth in preschool children. This role is about more than just teaching; it is about nurturing strong partnerships with families and ensuring the program quality remains at the highest standards.
You will manage the day-to-day operations of a Head Start classroom, verifying legal compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. Reporting directly to the Center Director or Manager of Education & Inclusion, you will supervise Teacher Assistants and collaborate with Program Aides and Volunteers. As a guardian of safety and security, you will adhere to our core values of Accountability, Ambition, Collaboration, Creativity, and Integrity, ensuring a safe environment for the children and families you serve.
Our Culture and Commitment to Safety
We are building an inclusive team where every voice matters. Save the Children is explicitly committed to conducting all programs and operations in a manner that is safe for the children we serve. All representatives are prohibited from engaging in any activity that may result in child abuse. We share a duty, both as an agency and as individuals, to seek and maintain safe working conditions for all.
We also prioritize the well-being of our employees, offering training, support, and information to minimize safety and security risks while maximizing our impact on families.
Hiring Process and Application
If you require disability assistance with the application or recruitment process, please submit a request to applicantsupport@savechildren.org.
Please note that this position requires a clear pre-employment background check, including local, state, and national criminal records checks, sex offender registries, and child abuse registry checks where required. Candidates must also pass all state and local health requirements prior to employment.
Equal Opportunity
Save the Children is an equal opportunity employer. Current and former Head Start/Early Head Start parents will receive preference for employment vacancies for which they are qualified. We consider qualified applicants regardless of background.
Work location
Work model: On-site
County Farm Road, Alamo, Crockett County, West Tennessee, Tennessee, 38001, United States
Alamo, Tennessee
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleDevelop and implement individualized and group lesson plans to promote child development
- check_circleMaintain accurate records on paper and in online systems while ensuring strict confidentiality
- check_circleEngage with children during all activities and provide constant supervision indoors and outdoors
- check_circleEnsure program compliance with federal, state, and local Head Start regulations and standards
- check_circlePlan, conduct, and document observations, assessments, and ongoing portfolio assessments for each child
- check_circleManage classroom inventory of equipment and supplies on an annual basis
- check_circleBuild effective relationships with children, families, and the organization to support program quality
- check_circleEnsure a safe, healthy, and developmentally appropriate learning environment for all children
Requirements
- verifiedMinimum of an associate degree in child development, early childhood education or related field
- verifiedExperience teaching preschool-age children
- verifiedProfessional proficiency in spoken and written English
- verifiedKnowledge of Head Start/Early Head Start program purpose
- verifiedBasic first aid and pediatric CPR certification
- verifiedValid driver's license
- verifiedClear pre-employment background check
- verifiedPass state and local health requirements
Nice to Have
Bilingual proficiency (English/Spanish or English and other languages used by children and families).
Benefits & Perks
check_circle11 paid holidays plus 10 days for winter break and 5 days for spring break, with additional 5 hours PTOcheck_circleCompetitive health care, dental, and vision coverage for employee and familycheck_circleEmployer paid short term disability and long-term disability benefitscheck_circleHealth Savings Account (HSA) with company matching portion of contribution for High-Deductible Health Plan
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Skills, education and keywords
Skills: Early Childhood Education, Child Development, First Aid, Pediatric CPR, Spanish.
Education: Minimum of an associate degree in child development, early childhood education, or related field.
Frequently asked questions about Teacher I, Head Start at Save the Children US
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Day-to-day, the Teacher I, Head Start at Save the Children US will develop and implement individualized and group lesson plans to promote child development; maintain accurate records on paper and in online systems while ensuring strict confidentiality; engage with children during all activities and provide constant supervision indoors and outdoors; and ensure program compliance with federal, state, and local head start regulations and standards.
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To qualify for the Teacher I, Head Start at Save the Children US position, applicants should have: Minimum of an associate degree in child development, early childhood education or related field; Experience teaching preschool-age children; Professional proficiency in spoken and written English; Knowledge of Head Start/Early Head Start program purpose; Basic first aid and pediatric CPR certification; and Valid driver's license.
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Teacher I, Head Start at Save the Children US is based in County Farm Road, Alamo, Crockett County, West Tennessee, Tennessee, 38001, United States. This is a on-site role.
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Save the Children US has listed this Teacher I, Head Start role as on-site.
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Candidates for Teacher I, Head Start at Save the Children US should have mid level.
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Key skills for Teacher I, Head Start at Save the Children US include Early Childhood Education; Child Development; First Aid; Pediatric CPR; and Spanish.
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Educational requirements for this role: Minimum of an associate degree in child development, early childhood education, or related field.
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Teacher I, Head Start at Save the Children US is part of the teaching job category on Recrutus.