Lead Teacher (Head Start)

CLASSROOM TEACHER

QUALIFICATIONS:

AA, Bachelor, or Master’s Degree in Early Childhood education (ECE) or related field of study supervised field experience and one (1) year classroom experience. Willingness to continue training.

GENERAL FUNCTION: Under the supervision of the Education Coordinator, is responsible for providing a stimulating environment for the growth, well being and development of the child.

SPECIFIC FUNCTION (example of duties):

The Classroom Teacher will:

• Supervise and provide educational and developmental services to children 3 to 5 years old in a Head Start Classroom Setting
• Select developmentally appropriate materials and equipment to arrange the classroom that will provide an environment conducive to learning the style of children.
• Provide a safe environment by taking necessary measures to reduce and prevent accidents and/or illness as well as completing the daily classroom checklist.
• Provide the group with a positive routine with simple rules that are understood and accepted by children and adults.
• Provide a variety of appropriate activities with opportunities to promote the physical development of the children.
• Provide activities and experiences which encourage questioning, probing and problem-solving skills developmentally appropriate to learning the style of children.
• Help children to acquire and use language as a means of communicating their thoughts, feelings and understanding of others.
• Provide a variety of experiences and media that stimulates children to explore and express their creative ability.
• Help children to know, accept and appreciate themselves as individuals.
• Help each child develop a sense of independence and acquire the ability to express, understand and control their feelings.
• Help children to learn to get along and encourage feelings of mutual respect amongst their peers and others.
• Establish positive and productive relationships with parents and encourage them to participate in Center’s activities.
• Plan and conduct parent conferences and make home visits with the Family Services Coordinator.
• Work cooperatively with other staff members in the implementation of center plans, activities, policies and rules.
• Model for, evaluate, and assist with the training and development of the Assistant Teacher
• Organize and serve as primary resource person for the Class Committee.
• Be responsible for the initial ongoing observation, assessment and recording of each child’s behavior.
• Develop written individualized education plans for children.
• Develop the written weekly lesson plans for the classroom.
• Organize and chair team planning sessions when scheduled .
• Serve as a member of comprehensive developmental team CDT when appropriate.
• Make appropriate referrals based upon children's screening and assessment results, team planning sessions, and or CDT staff meetings.
• Be responsible for all necessary record keeping, (e.g. meal count, attendance, documentation of individualizing for each child, Early Learning Assessment observations, anecdotal notes)
• Initiate center plan of action for absence of children.
• Follow written policies and regulations established by the Center, Health Department and granting agency.
• Participate in workshops, seminars and assigned training programs that will facilitate ongoing professional development.
• Make regular inspections and report the need for repair/replacement of classroom supplies and equipment.
• Requisition classroom supplies and equipment.
• Other duties as assigned

In the performance of the job functions the classroom Teacher will demonstrate the CDA competencies:

- To establish and maintain a safe, healthy learning environment.

- To advance physical and intellectual competence.

- To support social and emotional development and provide positive guidance.

- To establish positive and productive relationships with families.

- To ensure a well-run purposeful program responsive to participant needs.

- To maintain a commitment to professionalism.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $23.37 - $33.36 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person