Preschool Lead Teacher (Ridgecrest)

Preschool Lead Teacher (Ridgecrest)
Full-Time Preschool Lead Teacher (Ridgecrest) at OACAC
Available Openings: 1
Apply By: January 20, 2026
Pay Type: Hourly
Compensation: $21.64 - $22.72
Education Level: Associate's Degree

Center: Ridgecrest Head Start and Early Head Start

OACAC Head Start is seeking motivated team members for the position of Head Start Preschool Lead Teacher.   As the Lead Teacher, you will create a warm, welcoming classroom environment that helps children reach their highest potential while partnering with parents and your co-teaching team to help make this happen.  You will show exemplary responsive care, while demonstrating classroom management skills, lesson planning and developmentally appropriate practice.  This position provides supervision to co-teachers and is responsible for maintaining State Licensing and Accreditation Standards as well as Federal Head Start Performance Standards.  Join a team that values community and relationships!

This job includes great benefits.  Excellent health and dental benefits. Paid Holidays. Paid Leave. Tuition Assistance. Paid Training Opportunities. Family Friendly/Positive Work Environment. EOE.  Find out more about OACAC and the Head Start Program at www.oac.ac.

Salary Range: $21.64 - $22.72

Requirements: Minimum of Early Childhood AA/AAS degree.  Copy of transcript required with application.  Supervisory experience.

Preferred:  Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education, Child & Family Development or related field.


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