Arkville Head Start Lead Teacher​/Center Director

Delaware Opportunities, Inc. is seeking a full-time Lead Teacher/Center Director for the Arkville Head Start Center. This position is responsible for planning and conducting a developmentally appropriate early childhood classroom program that meets Head Start Performance Standards, best practices in early childhood education, and the needs of individual children and the group.

• Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience teaching young children
• Valid NYS driver’s license
• Personal vehicle required (mileage reimbursed)

• Full-time, 40 hours per week
• Salary: $ per hour

• Plan and implement developmentally appropriate classroom activities
• Utilize staff, parents, and volunteers effectively within the classroom
• Ensure compliance with Head Start Performance Standards and early childhood best practices
• Support individual child development while managing group needs
• Maintain required classroom documentation and records
• Participate in staff meetings, trainings, and professional development
• Perform related duties as assigned
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Employee assistance program
• Paid time off

Please submit your application, resume, and cover letter to THauptfleisch. Applications may also be submitted in person at:

Delaware Opportunities, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability