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Head Start of Lane County

Head Teacher

Springfield, OR · On-site

Education/Head Teacher Date Posted: 7/8/2026 Location: B Street Closing Date: 07/24/2026 Head ... Guide the behavior of children in positive, effective ways. * Follow a consistent schedule which ...

CLIMB FAYETTEVILLE LLC

Indoor Guide

Bentonville, AR

$11.75 - $13.50/hr

Senior Guide, Head Indoor Guides + General Manager Climb is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment ...

CLIMB HQ LLC

Indoor Guide

Nashville, TN

$13 - $15/hr

Senior Guide, Head Indoor Guides + General Manager Climb is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment ...

CLIMB HQ LLC

Indoor Guide

Bentonville, AR

$11.75 - $13.50/hr

Senior Guide, Head Indoor Guides + General Manager Climb is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment ...

CLIMB HQ LLC

Indoor Guide

Nashville, TN

$13.25 - $15.25/hr

Senior Guide, Head Indoor Guides + General Manager Climb is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment ...

CLIMB NASHVILLE LLC

Indoor Guide

Nashville, TN

$13 - $15/hr

Senior Guide, Head Indoor Guides + General Manager Climb is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment ...

The Climb Gyms

Indoor Guide

Bentonville, AR · On-site

$11.75 - $13.50/hr

Senior Guide, Head Indoor Guides + General Manager Climb is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment ...

CLIMB KRAFT LLC

Indoor Guide

Nashville, TN

$13.25 - $15.25/hr

Senior Guide, Head Indoor Guides + General Manager Climb is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment ...

CLIMB HQ LLC

Indoor Guide

Murfreesboro, TN

$12.75 - $14.50/hr

Senior Guide, Head Indoor Guides + General Manager Climb is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment ...

CLIMB FAYETTEVILLE LLC

Party Guide

Bentonville, AR

Senior Party Guide + Head Indoor Guides + General Manager Climb is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for ...

CLIMB HQ LLC

Party Guide

Murfreesboro, TN

Senior Party Guide + Head Indoor Guides + General Manager Climb is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for ...

The Climb Gyms

Party Guide

Bentonville, AR · On-site

Senior Party Guide + Head Indoor Guides + General Manager Climb is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for ...

CLIMB HQ LLC

Party Guide

Bentonville, AR

Senior Party Guide + Head Indoor Guides + General Manager Climb is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for ...

US Ghost Adventures

Tour Guide -Pub Crawl

Chicago, IL · On-site

$35 - $70/hr

After some fun trivia, you head to the next stop, where you get to spill the tea about a 19th ... Ghost Tour Guide Pay & Benefits: * $40 - $90 / hour (including tips) - this depends on the number ...

US Ghost Adventures

Tour Guide -Pub Crawl

Chicago, IL · On-site

$100/hr

After some fun trivia, you head to the next stop, where you get to spill the tea about a 19th ... Ghost Tour Guide Pay & Benefits: * $40 - $90 / hour (including tips) - this depends on the number ...

US Ghost Adventures

Tour Guide - Pub Crawl

Antioch, TN · On-site

$35 - $75/hr

Pub Crawl Tour Guide - Life of the Party! Are you the life of the party?! Are you a: * bartender ... After some fun trivia, you head to the next stop, where you get to spill the tea about a 19th ...

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As of Jul 15, 2026, the average yearly pay for head guide in the United States is $159,999.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $150,000.00 and $170,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Head Guide vs Tour Guide?

AspectHead GuideTour Guide
CredentialsOften requires experience, certifications in guiding or safetyTypically requires a guiding license or certification
Work EnvironmentLeads groups, manages guides, plans routesConducts tours, interacts directly with tourists
Employer & Industry UsageUsed in adventure, outdoor, and specialized tour companiesCommon across travel, city, and museum tours

The main difference is that a Head Guide oversees tour operations and manages guides, while a Tour Guide directly interacts with tourists, leading individual or group tours. The Head Guide has more responsibilities in planning and supervision, whereas the Tour Guide focuses on delivering the tour experience.

What are some common challenges faced by a Head Guide and how can they be managed effectively?

As a Head Guide, one of the main challenges is balancing the safety and enjoyment of guests while managing a team of guides in dynamic outdoor environments. Unexpected weather, varying guest abilities, and logistical issues often require quick thinking and adaptability. Effective communication, strong leadership, and thorough planning are key to overcoming these obstacles. Building rapport with both guests and staff helps foster a positive experience and ensures smooth operations even when challenges arise.

What are Head Guides?

Head Guides are experienced professionals who lead and oversee guiding teams, typically in outdoor adventure, tourism, or educational settings. They are responsible for ensuring the safety and satisfaction of clients, training and supervising other guides, and planning excursions or tours. Head Guides often act as the primary point of contact between guests and the organization, handling logistics, emergency situations, and customer feedback. Their leadership is crucial for creating memorable and safe experiences for clients. They may also help develop routes, maintain equipment, and ensure compliance with safety regulations.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Head Guide, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Head Guide, you need expertise in outdoor leadership, risk assessment, and group management, typically supported by relevant certifications such as Wilderness First Responder or guiding licenses. Familiarity with GPS navigation tools, communication devices, and safety equipment is essential for this role. Outstanding interpersonal skills, decision-making abilities, and the capacity to remain calm under pressure help build trust and ensure group cohesion. These skills are vital for ensuring client safety, delivering exceptional experiences, and effectively handling emergencies in challenging environments.
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Head Teacher

Head Teacher

Head Start of Lane County

Springfield, OR • On-site

Full-time

Posted 7 days ago

Job description

Position Type:
Education/Head Teacher
Date Posted:
7/8/2026
Location:
B Street
Closing Date:
07/24/2026
Head Teacher
Head Start of Lane County offers employment opportunities in several positions such as food service, transportation & teaching with a new wage scale that is 30% on average higher than the previous wage scale.
Position Purpose
To ensure our youngest children have a solid foundation for life. To encourage the social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development of Head Start children and to attend to their safety and welfare. To promote family engagement in all aspects of the program. To meet requirements of Federal Head Start Performance Standards and any local, state and/or agency policies and procedures. To abide by the Head Start of Lane County code of conduct and Ethics Statement written within the employee handbook.
Essential Job Responsibilities: Performance Indicators
Classroom Time / School Readiness
  1. Supervise and monitor children at all times and respond appropriately to crisis or emergency situations that may occur.
  2. Establish a positive classroom climate.
  3. Guide the behavior of children in positive, effective ways.
  4. Follow a consistent schedule which includes small and large group experiences, choice time, music and movement, large and small motor activities, skill development, meals and effective transitions between activities.
  5. Encourage experimentation, exploration, problem solving, cooperation, socialization and choice-making; ask open-ended questions and follow-up questions to promote further learning and thinking.
  6. Promote English language acquisition of children who are English- and Dual-Language learners.
  7. Release children only to individuals with appropriate signed consent.

Individualization, Curriculum and Assessment
  1. Follow agency-adopted curricula, using effective strategies to guide learning.
  2. Prepare the classroom environment and materials to support developmentally appropriate curriculum plans and learning experiences.
  3. Assess individual and group needs, attending to specific interests, strengths and concerns.
  4. Work with appropriate agencies to develop specialized planning for children and families as needed.
  5. Coordinate with support staff when indicated, developing a collaborative approach that benefits all children in the classroom.
  6. Adapt curriculum to address and meet individual goals for children as identified in their individualized family service plans (IFSP).
  7. Develop and utilize integrated curriculum plans which reflect mandated elements and components, familial and cultural influences, and promote the social, emotional, physical and cognitive development of Head Start children.
  8. Establish weekly goals that promote individual and group educational plans and include other Head start components.
  9. Participate in integrated service meetings to plan for and deliver collaborative services across all components.
  10. Complete required screenings within 45 days of child's first day in program.

Family Engagement and Community Partnerships
  1. Provide an atmosphere that promotes and reinforces family and volunteer engagement.
  2. Support the role of families as the first and primary teachers of their children.
  3. Complete family partnership agreements.
  4. Support families' safety, health, financial stability, life goals and aspirations.
  5. Maintain regular communication with families based on family's individual needs.
  6. Conduct the required parent/teacher conferences and home visits for the purpose of assessment and support, and to share information on classroom progress and educational strategies at school and at home. Provide additional home visits if needed.
  7. Help plan and participate in family activity events.
  8. Coordinate with the Family Support Coordinator (FSC) as needed to assist families to complete follow-ups (i.e. dental, medical, physical and mental health needs of families, etc.)
  9. Coordinate with the Early Childhood Education Coordinator (ECEC) and FSC to provide families with timely information and referrals appropriate to their needs.
  10. Monitor and document attendance concerns.
  11. Provide learning opportunities for dual-language in the home.
  12. Complete all required assessments with families in a timely manner.

Documentation
  1. Utilize agency adopted tools for ongoing assessment and documentation.
  2. Ensure all federal, local, state and/or agency documentation is completed accurately.
  3. Document all family contacts and home visits.
  4. Monitor and report child abuse.

Professional Development
  1. Attend and participate in trainings and appropriate professional development activities.
  2. Attend and participate in meetings.
  3. Engage in ongoing self-assessment about job performance.

Additional Job Responsibilities
  1. Assist with breaks, food service and bus monitoring as needed for the model and other classroom needs as requested.
  2. Work with other staff to ensure general maintenance and security of facility.
  3. Assist with inventory of equipment and supplies.
  4. Assume Substitute Director role as requested
  5. Other duties as requested.

All communications are potentially sensitive and are subject to Head Start's policy on confidentiality.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
  • Ability to apply Early Childhood Development theory in daily activities, and adapt to the individual needs of children.
  • Significant decision and problem solving abilities.
  • Ability to work as a team member collaborating with staff, families and community resources.
  • Ability to maintain respectful relations and communication with staff, families, children and community.
  • Ability to supervise preschool children and ensure a safe environment.
  • Ability to respond to events happening at all times in classroom, outdoor play areas and on field trips, including school bus. This includes the physical ability to move quickly in order to respond to children who are very active and may need redirection or restraint in order to ensure their safety or the safety of others in the environment. (80-100%)
  • Ability to interact with children at their eye level, ie. sitting, kneeling, stooping, bending. (80-100%)
  • Lifting up to 50 lbs. (10%)
  • Driving for home visits, sometimes in outlying areas. (5%)

Minimum Requirements:
  • Educational requirements: Associate's Degree in Early Childhood Education (Pre K) or a Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education (Pre K) or a "Related" Bachelor's Degree or higher that includes coursework equivalent to a major, 300 hrs instruction (30 qtr or 20 sem credits) in Early Childhood Education . Transcripts are required to validate educational requirements.
  • Related Degree holders must have Pre-K classroom (ages 3-5) experience, one year minimum is preferred. Experience should include the ability to adapt curriculum to meet the needs of all children including at risk, special needs, gifted, and culturally diverse populations.
  • Staff hired after November 7, 2016: within 18 months of hire at a minimum, a credential or certification in social work, human services, family services, counseling or a related field. (agency paid training available)
  • Complete and maintain annual training hour requirements.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills. Bilingual English/Spanish skills highly desirable.
  • Intermediate to advanced computer skills, word processing, internet and e-mail.
  • Must have a valid Oregon Driver's License and proof of insurance and must provide own vehicle for home visits.
  • Within 30 days of employment must be Pediatric CPR & First Aid certified and have a current Food Handler's Card.
  • Health Appraisal Questionnaire is required at hire and will be updated annually.
  • At time of hire must be currently enrolled in Child Care Division-Central Background Registry and must renew every two years.
  • Within 60 days of employment, must provide valid proof of enrollment into the Oregon Registry Step's Program. Application forms will be issued at time of Hire.

Position Information
  • Part Year, Extended Year, or Full Year (with layoff weeks) Bargaining Unit/Non Exempt
  • All positions are informed by the Bargaining Unit Handbook and the Bargaining Unit Contract
  • Job responsibilities may vary depending upon program model, site needs and locations.
  • Supervised by Regional Manager.

Additional Information
  • Location: Hiring for multple sites
  • Pay:
    • $23.78-$28.92 Associates degree
    • $27.02-$32.87 Bachelors degree
      • Please note wage placement for this position is determined based on the employee's seniority within the organization and varies based on applicant's highest level of completed education, in accordance with Head Start of Lane County's compensation policies.
  • Hours: 40 per week
  • We strongly encourage all job applicants to apply for the Central Background Registry as soon as possible, even before the interview, to prevent any delays in the hiring process. For more information regarding the CBR visit Department of Early Learning and Care:Central Background Registry.

Policy Council approved August 2015
This job description was updated October 2004, edited July 2009, edited January 2010, edited July 2013, edited March 2014; edited July 2015; August 2021. August 2024 (updated sections: individualizing; family engagement; minimum requirements)
Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. This job description is subject to change at any time.
Head Start of Lane County is an EEO Employer.
Head Start of Lane County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions, including the recruiting, hiring, placement, training availability, promotion, compensation, evaluation, disciplinary actions, and termination of employment (if necessary) are made without regard to the employee's race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy or childbirth, personal appearance, family responsibilities, sexual orientation, gender identity, political affiliation, source of income, place of residence, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military veteran status, unfavorable discharge from military service, physical or mental disability, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

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