Expand your career in Early Childhood Education by joining our growing team!
Starting wage $49,990 & up. (Depending on experience.)
We are undergoing an expansion and adding two new state-of -the-art schools! We are currently adding multiple leadership positions and Teaching Opportunities, with tremendous growth potential within our organization! Let’s discuss your ideal Early Childhood Education Career path today! We offer positions working with children in classrooms; as well as other roles that serve our community by providing outside social work. Some examples include working with families to contribute to their success, networking in the community to promote student/parent involvement, maternal wellness programs, and many additional programs and volunteer activities in our the community!
Welcome to your next career, where you’ll be a part of something special; where you’ll be supported, welcomed, and treated with dignity and respect! Teacher career success, the success of our students, and success of our parental support of our students is our #1 priority!
Enjoy 26+ paid holidays, paid sick time, paid vacation time, ongoing education, professional development, a full benefits package, casual dress code, and more! As an added bonus, these kick in the first day after the month you start! You will also receive snow days off, fully paid, anytime LPS calls off school!
As a collaborative partnership between the Lincoln Public Schools (LPS), University of Nebraska – Lincoln (UNL), Early Head Start (EHS), and the Buffett Early Childhood Fund; your career growth can be highly rewarding if you choose to join our team!
You’ll be working in an environment that fosters social and academic growth by utilizing research and evidence based practices. This center works to ensure that families who lack crucial resources and opportunities, may have access to a high–quality learning center that will allow them the opportunities they need to reach their full potential. This center is a part of a national network of high quality early childhood programs, serving children from birth to age five. Don’t miss your chance to make a difference, while growing your career!
(more benefits information is available via email to: [email protected]) we are a local search firm and you may contact us with any questions!
WE ARE CURRENTLY HIRING FOR THREE DIFFERENT LEAD TEACHING OPPORTUNITIES:
REQUIREMENTS SLIGHTLY VARY BETWEEN EACH LISTING: WE HAVE A PRESCHOOL LEAD TEACHER, A SIXPENCE LEAD TEACHER, AND AN EARLY HEADSTART LEAD TEACHER.
I’m happy to email you the details on each three positions, as well as as a follow up email explaining next steps, 2026–2027 school year calendar, and the full benefits packet!
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND KEY TASKS:
Child Development
- Observe, assess and document each child's skills, behavior, growth, and development using Teaching Strategies Gold.
- Provide opportunities for children to develop positive self-images and experience success.
- Develop an individualized educational plan for each child.
- Coordinate referrals for children with developmental concerns with the Coaching, Training, and Disabilities Coordinator.
- Contribute to and participate in multidisciplinary team meetings.
- Support the child and family as the child transitions from the infant and toddler program to the preschool program.
- Foster positive relationships with all children in the classroom.
Classroom Management
- Develop and maintain an attractive and stimulating learning environment and encourage children's independence and self-selection of activities.
- Ensure that all children are under appropriate supervision and guidance at all times.
- Utilize Positive Behavior Supports.
Curriculum
- Utilize Creative Curriculum to plan and implement developmentally appropriate classroom activities.
- Participate in interpreting and analyzing assessment results and utilize data to plan individual and classroom experiences as well as intentionally share information with families.
Parent Involvement
- Schedule a minimum of two home visits per year with each child's family.
- Encourage parent participation in program activities.
- Communicate with parents (informal conversations, newsletters, personal notes) regarding his/her child's involvement in classroom activities and progress towards learning goals.
Administration
- Participate in regular reflective supervision with the Early Head Start Manager.
- Participate in ongoing professional development.
- Participate in a coaching process to promote high-quality instructions.
- Provide leadership for the classroom team.
- Maintain confidentiality regarding each child and family.
- Maintain daily attendance and CACFP food counts.
- Ensure the timely completion of necessary paperwork, including developmental assessments, lesson plans, newsletters, incident reports, etc.
Other
- Perform other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree in Education (preferably Early Childhood Education) with a Nebraska Teaching Certificate required, ORthe ability to qualify for the Nebraska Department of Education (NDE) Waiver.
The NDE waiver requires one of the following:
- Associate’s degree in Early Childhood Education; or
- Bachelor’s degree or higher that includes at least 12 undergraduate credit hours in Early Childhood Education ; or
- 12 graduate credit hours or more in Early Childhood Education.
*Employees hired under the NDE waiver are required to complete their Nebraska Teaching Certificate with an Early Childhood Endorsement within four years of hire. They will be designated as “Acting” Lead Teacher until that time.
- Endorsement in Early Childhood Education, Early Childhood Special Education, Preschool Disabilities, or Early Childhood Education Unified per NDE Rule 11 required within four years of hire.
*Professional Development opportunities are available as well as a Tuition Reimbursement Program! Ongoing Learning is another perk of this professional and supportive work culture!
- Two years of early childhood experience in a group setting preferred.
- Must be able to pass a background check that meets compliance standards.
ESSENTIAL SKILLS / ABILITIES REQUIRED:
- Knowledge of Creative Curriculum, Teaching Strategies Gold, and Pyramid practices.
- Ability and willingness to remain abreast of developments in the child development/early childhood education field to enhance professional growth and development.
- Willingness to participate in commitment to continuously review, analyze, and apply findings from local and national evaluations to current program design.
- Knowledge of state childcare licensing requirements.
- Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team as a cooperative and supportive team member.
- Ability to establish supportive relationships with staff and families from diverse backgrounds on behalf of children.
- Ability to effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing, in a manner that demonstrates and fosters cooperation, respect, concern, and openness to change.
- Ability to take or think about the perspective of others and demonstrate self-awareness of one's own culture, beliefs, and values.
- Ability to physically interact with children including the ability to walk or run quickly, kneel or sit on the floor, bend and lift, walk over rough or uneven ground, all while inside or outside the facility.
- Ability to lift, carry, and move center/classroom equipment and supplies and/or bulky objects or children weighing up to 50 lbs.
- Organization skills with the ability to manage time and multiple priorities.
- Maintain boundaries and perform all duties in an ethical and professional manner.
- Ability to obtain First Aid and CPR certification.
- Ability to operate a computer and office equipment, including but not limited to, a telephone, fax machine, and copier.
Leadership position pay would start depending on the role offered. We look to place you in the best match possible for your ideal career goals, enjoyment, and skill set! Job offer compensationwill depend on the interview, prior experience, and credentials. Lead positions start at $49,920 and up, depending on experience. There is also leadership support, and the room to to advance and grow - the skies the limit! I’d love to chat and discuss your passion, experience, and where you’d like to be 2 to 5 years from now, even longer! Following the Teacher track, each room has a Lead (or two Co-Leads) two Teacher Assistants and Early Childhood coaches (formally referred to as Mentor Teachers, or Master Teachers) that assist in employee development activities and supporting the team! Employee satisfaction and retention are high within our walls.
I’m here if you have any questions at all, feel free to reach out to my cell phone via text below or email from me through indeed! I look forward to meeting you!
For immediate consideration, please attach a resume & send it to [email protected]
(cover letter is optional)
We are proud to be an inclusive, diverse, and an affirmative action employer. EOE
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Job Type: Full-Time Permanent
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $49,930.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
