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Maricopa

Head Start Teacher

Tempe, AZ

$40K - $59K/yr

  • Medical

  • Life

  • PTO

Posting Date 06/24/26 Application Deadline Open Until Filled Pay Range $40,000 - $59,800 annually ... As a Head Start Teacher, you will also have the opportunity to plan and participate in parent ...

Maricopa

Head Start Teacher

Gilbert, AZ

$40K - $59K/yr

  • Medical

  • Life

  • PTO

Posting Date 06/24/26 Application Deadline Open Until Filled Pay Range $40,000 - $59,800 annually ... As a Head Start Teacher, you will also have the opportunity to plan and participate in parent ...

Maricopa

Head Start Teacher

Mesa, AZ

$40K - $59K/yr

  • Medical

  • Life

  • PTO

Posting Date 06/24/26 Application Deadline Open Until Filled Pay Range $40,000 - $59,800 annually ... As a Head Start Teacher, you will also have the opportunity to plan and participate in parent ...

Maricopa County, AZ

Head Start Teacher

Tempe, AZ · On-site

$40K - $59K/yr

  • Medical

  • Life

  • PTO

Posting Date 06/24/26 Application Deadline Open Until Filled Pay Range $40,000 - $59,800 annually ... As a Head Start Teacher, you will also have the opportunity to plan and participate in parent ...

Maricopa

Head Start Teacher

Mesa, AZ

$40K - $59K/yr

  • Medical

  • Life

  • PTO

Posting Date 06/24/26 Application Deadline Open Until Filled Pay Range $40,000 - $59,800 annually ... As a Head Start Teacher, you will also have the opportunity to plan and participate in parent ...

Maricopa

Head Start Teacher

Mesa, AZ

$40K - $59K/yr

  • Medical

  • Life

  • PTO

Posting Date 06/24/26 Application Deadline Open Until Filled Pay Range $40,000 - $59,800 annually ... As a Head Start Teacher, you will also have the opportunity to plan and participate in parent ...

EdAdvance

Head Start Teacher

Litchfield, CT · On-site

$21.50 - $28.50/hr

Head Start/Head Start Teacher Date Posted: 8/4/2026 Mission EdAdvance is one of Connecticut's six ... open until filled. Anticipated start date is ASAP. : EdAdvance is seeking a qualified applicant to ...

Hillsborough County

Head Start Teacher

Tampa, FL · On-site

$18.75 - $22.95/hr

Ideal Candidate The ideal Head Start Teacher candidate will have a minimum of an Associate's Degree ... Success through Teamwork - Collaborates and builds partnerships through trust and the open exchange ...

Promise Early Education Center

Head Start Teacher

Lewiston, ME · On-site

$23.25 - $24.76/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

COLLEGE DEGREE REQUIRED- MINIMUM of an Associates Degree Promise Early Education Center, The Head Start program for Androscoggin County has immediate openings for the following teacher positions ...

Acelero Learning

Head Start Teacher

Milwaukee, WI · On-site

$43K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Transparent & Open Communication; Growth Mindset; Championing Equality; Caring Teams & Communities. Your Role: You will be responsible for a Head Start classroom of 3 to 5 year-old children. Working ...

Acelero Learning

Head Start Teacher

Milwaukee, WI · On-site

$43K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Transparent & Open Communication; Growth Mindset; Championing Equality; Caring Teams & Communities. Your Role: You will be responsible for a Head Start classroom of 3 to 5 year-old children. Working ...

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What are some common challenges Head Start professionals face when working with diverse families and how can they overcome them?

Head Start professionals often work with families from a wide range of cultural, linguistic, and socioeconomic backgrounds. Common challenges include language barriers, differing cultural expectations around education, and varying levels of family engagement. Overcoming these challenges requires strong communication skills, cultural sensitivity, and ongoing professional development. Building trust with families, using interpreters or translated materials, and collaborating with community resources can help create a supportive environment for both children and their caregivers.

What are Head Start openings?

Head Start openings refer to available job positions or enrollment spots within the Head Start program, a federally funded initiative in the United States that provides early childhood education, health, nutrition, and parent involvement services to low-income children and families. These openings can be for teaching staff, administrative roles, support staff, or for enrolling children into the program. Head Start aims to promote school readiness and support family well-being through comprehensive services. Job openings are typically listed on local agency websites or government job boards, while enrollment openings are announced through local Head Start centers. Availability may vary depending on location and funding.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in a Head Start position, and why are they important?

To thrive in a Head Start role, you typically need a background in early childhood education, child development, or a related field, often supported by an associate’s or bachelor’s degree and relevant certifications. Familiarity with classroom management software, early learning curriculum tools, and regulatory compliance systems is important. Strong communication, patience, cultural sensitivity, and teamwork are essential soft skills for building positive relationships with children, families, and colleagues. These abilities are crucial for fostering an inclusive, supportive learning environment and ensuring compliance with Head Start program standards.

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Infographic showing various Head Start Openings job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 64% Full Time, 16% Part Time, and 19% Contract. Highlights an 91% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution.

Day Head Start Teacher Floater

Concho Valley Council of Governments

San Angelo, TX • On-site

$11.28 - $13.82/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 6 days ago

Job description

CONCHO VALLEY COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS

HEAD START

NOTICE OF JOB OPENING

Day Head Start Teacher Floater

DAY HEAD START TEACHER FLOATER REQUIREMENTS:

  • BA in Early Childhood Education or related degree
  • Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education; or
  • Child Development Associate and/or willing to enroll in a AA Program;
  • Experience working with preschool children preferred (not required)


The Head Start Floater is responsible for working as a team with the Teacher in developing activities for the children in Head Start Classrooms with children ages 3-5 years old. This position may require working with children with disabilities. Floater will also act as a teacher in the absence of the teacher by learning all aspects of the function of a Head Start classroom, such as completing all assigned paperwork and reports, supervision of children, and sharing in the development and implementation of lesson plans. The Head Start Floater may be assigned additional duties based upon program needs and areas of developing expertise.

STATUS AND PAY:

Full-Time Position

Hourly: $11.28 – $13.82 pay dependent on experience