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Head Start Teacher

5/7/2026

Collaborate with an Assistant Teacher to implement individualized lesson plans and screenings for preschool children ages 3-5. Maintain child records, ensure health and safety standards, and participate in enrollment recruitment activities.

Salary

18.77 - 21.44 USD

Working Hours

35 hours/week

Company Size

51-200 employees

Language

English

Visa Sponsorship

About The Company

The Lincoln Hills Development Corporation (LHDC) was founded in 1965 to serve the citizens of southern Indiana, primarily in Crawford, Harrison, Perry, and Spencer Counties. The agency is funded through a combination of federal, state, and local resources. The primary objective of LHDC is to provide self-help and self-sufficiency opportunities for the low-income citizens of the service area, while continually striving to address the unmet service needs. LHDC is governed by a Board of Directors composed of representatives of the low income, representatives of the private sector, and public officials. The various programs administered by LHDC are guided by policy and advisory councils made up of local volunteers. Mission Statement Reducing poverty to improve lives and communities in southern Indiana. Vision Statement We believe in economic and social justice for all people across southern Indiana...now and always. The Promise of Community Action “Community Action changes people’s lives, embodies the spirit of hope, improves communities, and makes America a better place to live. We care about the entire community and are dedicated to helping people help themselves and each other.” Equal Opportunity LHDC provides services to all regardless of age, sex, race, color, religion, disability, veteran status, genetics, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, or familial status. The agency is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

About the Role

Description

Head Start has an opening for a full-time Teacher position working 35 hours per week. Responsible for working in collaboration with an Assistant Teacher to prepare and implement lesson plans for preschool children ages 3-5; completing required developmental, behavioral, and sensory screenings; ensuring lesson plans and teaching strategies are individualized for each child, including children with IEP’s; utilizing curriculum and computer software accurately; maintaining child records and documentation; participating in recruitment activities for enrollment, following all health and safety standards, and providing active supervision of all children at all times.

Requirements

A graduate from an accredited college or university with at least a Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or correlated discipline is preferred; Associate degree in a related field with knowledge of child development and experience in teaching preschool children will be considered; furthering education may be required to meet additional Head Start requirements.

Must meet Head Start and Indiana Child Care Licensing Regulations, including Head Start Standards of Conduct, federal and state criminal history requirements, sex offender registry checks, drug screen, physical, and complete an annual T.B. test.

LHDC offers an exceptional array of benefits to all full-time employees, including medical, dental, vision, disability, voluntary life and life insurance, vacation leave, 13 paid holidays, and 401k plan. All LHDC employees are eligible for reimbursement for professional development approved by the organization as long as they have been employed for at least 6 months.

To apply online, go to www.lhdc.org.

You may contact Human Resources for further information at 812-547-3435 ext. 258 or HR@lhdc.org.

LHDC provides services to clients regardless of age, sex, race, color, religion, disability, veteran status, genetics, national origin, ancestry, or familial status. The agency is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Key Skills

Lesson PlanningChild DevelopmentBehavioral ScreeningSensory ScreeningIndividualized Education ProgramsClassroom ManagementChild DocumentationRecruitmentHealth and Safety StandardsActive Supervision