Lead Teacher - Early Head Start (45258)

Application Deadline: This position will close to new applicants on May 19, 2025.
We encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible, as applications will not be accepted after this date.

Join us at St. Anne’s Family Services: Making a Difference in Families' Lives

About Us: St. Anne's Family Services is dedicated to transforming lives and communities. We're committed to providing unwavering support to families, from pregnancy to parenthood and childhood to adulthood. Our work brings about life-changing transformation, and we're seeking a Lead Teacher to join our team and be a vital part of this mission.

Why Choose Us:

• Making a Difference: Every day, you'll contribute to breaking the cycles of poverty and ensuring families stay together, creating a lasting impact by supporting our teams.
• Collaborative Environment: Join a passionate team dedicated to our mission, where your insights and expertise are valued.
• Professional Growth: We support your career development and offer training to help you grow.
• Community Impact: Become part of a trauma informed organization that makes a positive difference.
• Work-Life Flexibility: We offer hybrid schedules for many roles and a 9/80 work schedule.

Salary and Benefits:

• Salary: $69,500 annually
• Paid Time Off: 10 paid holidays, and a generous PTO policy
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Medical, Non-Stop Benefits Card (we pay for most medical services and copays!)
• Dental, and Vision Insurance, Pet Insurance
• Chiropractic and Acupuncture services, 20+ visits per year
• Disability Insurance
• 403(b) Retirement Plan
• 403(b) Company Match
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• And more!

Compensation: In accordance with California law, the expected salary range for this position is posted with this position.  The actual compensation will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law.

Role Summary: The Lead Teacher plays a key leadership role in ensuring high-quality early childhood education for children prenatal to age 5. This position oversees day-to-day operations of a Head Start/Early Head Start center, supervises teaching staff, ensures compliance with licensing and performance standards, and supports a safe and developmentally appropriate learning environment. The Lead Teacher also fosters strong family engagement and contributes to staff development and program improvement.

• Schedule: Monday – Friday, 07:00 AM – 04:00 PM
• Location: 1317 Maryland St. Los Angeles, CA 90017

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Oversee daily center operations, ensuring compliance with Head Start/Early Head Start standards and leading teaching staff through supervision, coaching, and evaluation.
• Coordinate curriculum planning, lesson plan review, and classroom observations to ensure high-quality instruction aligned with school readiness goals.
• Conduct staff performance evaluations,