Exciting Opportunity for Passionate Educators!

Are you a dynamic educator passionate about shaping the future? Do you thrive on classroom challenges and are eager to make a difference in the lives of learners and their families? CPC is expanding our team of dedicated educators and invites you to join our enthusiastic group of Head Start Lead Teachers for the 2025-26 school year. If you have a strong work ethic, love collaborating with value-aligned coworkers, and want to contribute to an inspiring mission that impacts the community, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Together, we can create a nurturing and impactful learning environment for young minds throughout York County. At CPC, we emphasize integrated services to support both learners and their families. Beyond the staff in the classroom, CPC also provides Family Coaches, Positive Behavior Intervention Support, Instructional Support, and Health & Nutrition Education Specialists to help establish clear boundaries, effective behavior modification techniques, and ensure that play and creative activities are central to the children's learning experience.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Commitment: Embrace the vision and mission of Head Start of York County and Community Progress Council, Inc.
• Expertise: Apply knowledge of Early Childhood theory, child development, and behavior management.
• Environment: Create and maintain a clean, safe, and positive classroom that fosters respect, active learning, and cultural responsibility.
• Collaboration: Work with parents and teaching staff to plan developmentally appropriate activities that stimulate problem-solving, language acquisition, and social development.
• Schedule: Follow a consistent schedule with planned activities, including group experiences, music, outdoor play, and effective transitions.
• Preparation: Prepare classroom materials to support lesson plans and adapt learning centers to meet individual and group needs.
• Parent Engagement: Conduct parent conferences and home visits to share information on children's progress and design individual education plans; develop and conduct parent education activities and encourage participation.
• Assessment: Assess children's development using assigned tools and collaborate with parents and staff to meet special needs.
• Documentation: Maintain required paperwork, including lesson plans, observations, and education records.
• Integration: Incorporate health services, nutrition, social services, and parent involvement into planned activities.
• Health Observations: Conduct regular health checks and report signs of abuse or neglect.
• Leadership: Train and support assistant teachers in delivering developmentally appropriate learning experience; take personal responsibility, show leadership, and be dependable, flexible, and professional in a team environment.

Key Competencies:

• Communication: Effective listening and speaking skills.
• Relationships: Ability to build rapport and relate well with others.
• Inclusion: Work effectively with diverse backgrounds and perspectives.
• Community: A strong desire to serve others and meet the needs of CPC participants.
• Decision Making: Make sound judgments and apply learning to new situations.
• Influence: Seeks first to understand the other person’s point of view and remains calm in challenging situations. 
• Quality Results: Strives to meet or exceed goals and deliver a high-value experience to learners. 

Education and Qualifications: 

• Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood, Child and Family Studies or Elementary Education plus one-year related work experience with preschool children; may consider associate degree (A.A.) in the same fields.
• Successful completion of all required background checks, physical, and TB test.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals in English. Bilingual Spanish, Haitian-Creole, or Arabic is highly desired; ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization. Whenever possible, speak the client’s language to the best of your ability.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite in a Windows environment preferred.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information regarding children and families.
• Willingness to actively participate in agency task forces and work groups to fulfill Head Start goals.
• Desire to stay current in early childhood education strategies through ongoing professional development.
• Flexibility to adjust work schedule to attend program functions and accommodate parents'  schedules.
• Must have reliable transportation to facilities throughout York County as regular and timely attendance is essential; may need to start workday at different agency sites without compensation for travel time.
• Demonstrate good customer service and communication skills.

Unlock a World of Benefits:

• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Enjoy peace of mind with affordable health, dental, and vision plans. 
• Secure Your Future: Take advantage of our 401(k) plan with a generous 3% match to help you build a solid financial foundation.
• Recharge and Refresh: Benefit from paid time off to relax and rejuvenate.
• Celebrate More: Enjoy 10 company-paid holidays plus 2 floating holidays to celebrate the moments that matter most.
• Invest in Your Growth: Our tuition reimbursement program supports your professional development and lifelong learning.
• Summer Bliss: For our dedicated teachers, summers off with benefit premiums paid means more time to enjoy the sunny season.
• Bilingual Bonus: Earn extra with our pay differential for bilingual staff, recognizing your valuable skills.

We are looking for exceptional educators who embody our core values and are committed to fostering a strong sense of community and inclusion. As a member of our team, you will model values, build meaningful relationships, and create a supportive and empowering environment for learners. At CPC, you will be involved in developing others, making thoughtful decisions, and demonstrating your functional teaching expertise in every interaction.

If you are ready to lead with integrity and inspire growth, apply now and become a vital part of our mission to educate and uplift. If you are committed to fostering a supportive, nurturing, and safe classroom climate where children can thrive, we want you on our CPC team! 

The New Hire Incentive: candidates who apply before July 1st and are hired for the 2025-26 school year will earn a one-time incentive payment of $500 after 90 days of employment, and an additional $1,000 after 6 months in the role.

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