Lead Teacher

La Causa, Inc. seeks a Bilingual Lead Teacher to guide an early learning classroom serving diverse and primarily Latino children and families. The Lead Teacher plans and delivers developmentally appropriate, culturally responsive, and bilingual instruction, ensuring a safe, inclusive, and nurturing environment. Responsibilities include assessing student progress, managing classroom staff, partnering closely with families, and maintaining documentation for licensing and quality standards. This role is ideal for an educator who thrives in a mission-driven nonprofit and is passionate about equity, language access, and community impact.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver bilingual, developmentally appropriate lessons aligned with program standards.
• Create and maintain a safe, nurturing, and culturally responsive classroom environment.
• Lead and coach assistant teachers and support staff in daily classroom activities.
• Assess and document children's progress, adjusting instruction to meet individual needs.
• Communicate regularly with families, conducting conferences and sharing resources.
• Ensure compliance with licensing, quality rating, and organizational policies.
• Collaborate with social services, mental health staff, and school teams to support children.
• Manage classroom records, attendance, and incident reports accurately and timely.
• Implement behavior guidance strategies using trauma-informed and positive approaches.
• Participate in professional development, team meetings, and community events.

Required Skills

• Classroom management
• Bilingual communication (English/Spanish)
• Early childhood curriculum planning
• Child assessment and documentation
• Family and community engagement
• Behavior intervention strategies
• Lesson differentiation
• Team leadership and mentoring
• Compliance with education regulations
• Recordkeeping and reporting