Head Start Teacher Jobs
Head Start Teacher jobs are open across early childhood education, community development, and social services nonprofits, from entry-level classroom aide to lead and site supervisor, with specializations in infant-toddler care, dual-language instruction, and family engagement. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.
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INTRODUCTION
MAKE AN IMPACT. CHANGE LIVES. END POVERTY.
JOIN ARKANSAS EARLY LEARNING: BUILDING A STRONGER COMMUNITY BY EMPOWERING CHILDREN AND FAMILIES WITH SKILLS ESSENTIAL TO THEIR SUCCESS.
At Arkansas Early Learning (AEL), we believe every child deserves an opportunity to succeed, no matter their circumstances. AEL was established to serve the most vulnerable children ages birth to five and their families throughout the State of Arkansas through Early Head Start and Head Start. We provide transformational learning programs to vulnerable children within a childcare setting. We offer FREE Infant, Toddler, and Pre-K educational childcare/daycare programs serving 21 counties with numerous centers across the state of Arkansas. AEL is more than just daycare! We are educators, even as early as 6 weeks old we are implementing an education curriculum. We also offer a variety of child and family support services in a loving, caring, and safe environment.
Being on our team as a Center Director, Teacher, Assistant Teacher or office personnel at Arkansas Early Learning means you are passionate about a career helping children and your community. You can make a difference every day in a child's life here. We are looking for people who share our purpose and mission, which is to build a stronger community by empowering children and families with skills essential to their success and to provide transformational learning programs to help children and families develop the skills essential to their social competency. Do you have the right purpose to help them unleash their full potential while unleashing your own?
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
NOW HIRING a Head Start Teacher:
The Head Start Teacher will provide comprehensive Head Start services to children and families enrolled in the program. The Teacher will utilize the center environment to assist staff with creating rich learning opportunities that build on daily routines and support each child's development.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- A Bachelor or Associate in Early Childhood Education or Child Development - Required
- An Associate, Bachelor or advanced degree and coursework equivalent to a major relating to early childhood education with experience teaching preschool-age children - Required
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
WHY JOIN OUR TEAM?
Arkansas Early Learning offers a set fulltime schedule with weekends off, 26 PAID days off the first year, competitive pay with paid training and a benefits package that includes health, vision, dental, life and more. Are you interested in making a difference in the development and growth of the youth in your community? APPLY NOW!!
ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION
Arkansas Early Learning, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization established to serve the needs of children and families throughout the State of Arkansas.
EOE STATEMENT
Arkansas Early Learning is an equal employment opportunity employer and selects the best-matched individual for the job, based upon job-related qualifications, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under state, federal or local law.
INTRODUCTION
MAKE AN IMPACT. CHANGE LIVES. END POVERTY.
JOIN ARKANSAS EARLY LEARNING: BUILDING A STRONGER COMMUNITY BY EMPOWERING CHILDREN AND FAMILIES WITH SKILLS ESSENTIAL TO THEIR SUCCESS.
At Arkansas Early Learning (AEL), we believe every child deserves an opportunity to succeed, no matter their circumstances. AEL was established to serve the most vulnerable children ages birth to five and their families throughout the State of Arkansas through Early Head Start and Head Start. We provide transformational learning programs to vulnerable children within a childcare setting. We offer FREE Infant, Toddler, and Pre-K educational childcare/daycare programs serving 21 counties with numerous centers across the state of Arkansas. AEL is more than just daycare! We are educators, even as early as 6 weeks old we are implementing an education curriculum. We also offer a variety of child and family support services in a loving, caring, and safe environment.
Being on our team as a Center Director, Teacher, Assistant Teacher or office personnel at Arkansas Early Learning means you are passionate about a career helping children and your community. You can make a difference every day in a child's life here. We are looking for people who share our purpose and mission, which is to build a stronger community by empowering children and families with skills essential to their success and to provide transformational learning programs to help children and families develop the skills essential to their social competency. Do you have the right purpose to help them unleash their full potential while unleashing your own?
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
NOW HIRING a Head Start Teacher:
The Head Start Teacher will provide comprehensive Head Start services to children and families enrolled in the program. The Teacher will utilize the center environment to assist staff with creating rich learning opportunities that build on daily routines and support each child's development.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- A Bachelor or Associate in Early Childhood Education or Child Development - Required
- An Associate, Bachelor or advanced degree and coursework equivalent to a major relating to early childhood education with experience teaching preschool-age children - Required
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
WHY JOIN OUR TEAM?
Arkansas Early Learning offers a set fulltime schedule with weekends off, 26 PAID days off the first year, competitive pay with paid training and a benefits package that includes health, vision, dental, life and more. Are you interested in making a difference in the development and growth of the youth in your community? APPLY NOW!!
ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION
Arkansas Early Learning, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization established to serve the needs of children and families throughout the State of Arkansas.
EOE STATEMENT
Arkansas Early Learning is an equal employment opportunity employer and selects the best-matched individual for the job, based upon job-related qualifications, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under state, federal or local law.
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Who's Hiring
- Arkansas Early Learning7
- Capitol Region Education Council3
- ALDINE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT2
- Champaign County Regional Planning Commission2
- South San Antonio Independent School District2
Top Industries Hiring
- Education10
- Government & Public Sector5
- Non-Profit & Social Services4
- Healthcare & Medical Services2
- Consulting & Professional Services1
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in head start teacher jobs.
- Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or equivalent early childhood degree
- Experience implementing Head Start Performance Standards in a classroom setting
- Proficiency with Teaching Strategies GOLD or a comparable developmental assessment tool
- Ability to conduct home visits and engage families in children's learning goals
- Working knowledge of ERSEA eligibility, recruitment, and enrollment procedures
- Current pediatric CPR and first aid certification
Tips for Your Head Start Teacher Job Search
Tailor your resume to Head Start
Hiring managers screen for Child Development Associate credentials, CLASS observation scores, and ERSEA familiarity. List each explicitly in your resume rather than burying them under generic early childhood experience. Vague language like 'worked with young children' won't pass an automated screen.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists head start teacher openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target grantee versus delegate agencies
Head Start programs run through a layered funding structure. Direct grantees and their delegate agencies post separately, so the same program area can have multiple openings you'd otherwise miss if you only search one organization's name.
Document your home visit hours
Many postings require proof of family engagement or home visiting experience. Pull your contact logs, case notes, or supervisor sign-offs before you apply so you can reference specific hours rather than estimating them in your cover letter.
Prepare scenario answers around school readiness
Interviewers regularly ask how you track developmental milestones and communicate findings to families. Practice two or three concrete examples using the Teaching Strategies GOLD or HighScope frameworks your target programs use.
Negotiate start dates around program calendars
Head Start programs operate on federal funding cycles that often dictate fall enrollment timelines. If you're offered a role, ask whether the position is contingent on enrollment numbers being confirmed so you can plan your transition without gaps.
Head Start Teacher Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most head start teachers?
The companies hiring the most head start teachers right now include Arkansas Early Learning, Capitol Region Education Council, and ALDINE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, with the largest share of openings in Arkansas, Texas, and Illinois, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Openings at nonprofit grantees and community action agencies tend to cluster in these states due to higher federal program funding allocations.
How many head start teacher jobs are remote?
About 0% of head start teacher openings are fully remote or hybrid as of June 2026, reflecting the hands-on, classroom-based nature of most positions. The sub-roles most likely to allow remote work are curriculum coordinator, family services specialist, and program coach positions that support teachers rather than deliver direct instruction.
How do you become a head start teacher?
Start by earning at least an associate degree in early childhood education or a related field, since federal Head Start requirements set a minimum education floor for classroom teachers. Pursue a Child Development Associate credential if you don't yet have a degree, as many programs accept it for entry-level roles. Gain hands-on experience in a licensed childcare or preschool setting, then apply to programs that match your credential level.
Can you get hired as a head start teacher with little experience?
Yes, many programs hire teachers at the assistant or associate level specifically for candidates without full classroom experience. Volunteering in Head Start classrooms, completing practicum hours through an early childhood program, or working as a family advocate within the same agency are common ways candidates build the direct experience hiring managers look for before stepping into a lead teacher role.
What does the head start teacher interview process look like?
Most Head Start hiring processes include an application review, a phone screen with an HR coordinator, and at least one in-person or video interview with the site director and sometimes a curriculum specialist. Candidates are typically asked scenario-based questions about managing challenging behaviors, communicating with families, and differentiating instruction. Background checks, tuberculosis tests, and reference verification are standard before a formal offer is made.
Where can I find and apply to head start teacher jobs?
You can find and apply to head start teacher jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from programs across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your credentials and location, then apply directly to each one that fits.
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