Early Head Start Lead Teacher
South Central Community Action ProgramBloomington, Indiana, United States
Posted April 15, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
South Central Community Action Program (SCCAP) is a nonprofit dedicated to breaking the cycle of poverty in South Central Pennsylvania through comprehensive community programs. The organization delivers essential services—including a food pantry, homeless shelter, weatherization, child care information, and the MLK Career Aid Program—while empowering low‑income families with support circles and individualized goal‑setting. SCCAP’s distinctive strength lies in its dual‑level strategy: it partners with families and donors to achieve immediate outcomes, and it translates those lived experiences into macro‑level policy advocacy that engages the broader community in sustainable solutions. Committed to continuous evolution, SCCAP blends evidence‑based interventions with grassroots collaboration to create lasting economic mobility for residents.
Job Description
The Lead Teacher plans and implements a weekly and ongoing developmentally appropriate plan for a group of infants and toddlers with individualized considerations for each child, while managing the classroom and exceeding federal Head Start Standards, State Childcare Licensing Regulations and local grant goals/objectives.
Requirements
- Will not leave children unattended or unsupervised in accordance with SCCAP policies and procedures.
- Ensures reporting of any and all suspected cases of child abuse and neglect, as required by law.
- Must hold at least two parent teacher conferences per year with appropriate documentation.