Lead Teacher

LEAD TEACHER

RESPONSIBLE TO

Director / Assistant Director

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Be responsible for implementing curriculum in the classroom; responsible for the supervision and management of children in the classroom; knowledgeable in developmentally appropriate practices to Supervise assistant teachers and children in their room ensuring activities and curriculum are adhered to as required by the Director

REQUIREMENTS:

21 years old

Provide all medical records, abuse clearance, criminal records check,

fingerprint clearance, high school diploma and any other forms or information required by the state regulatory agency.

Maintain the state requirements for training hours.

Must be able to lift fifty pounds, sit on the floor, and be actively involved with the children.

Evidence of emotional maturity and stability which demonstrates the ability to show good judgment in handling a crisis situation.

Ability to supervise assistants and floaters.

Computer literate

Dependability and promptness

Maintain CPR and First Aid

Maintain blood borne pathogens and fire extinguisher.

Maintain child abuse and neglect.

CDA or higher in Early childhood education and 45 hours training in Early Childhood Education/Child Development

Must have experience working in an early care group setting (infant, toddler

and/or preschool)

Preferred qualifications: AA in Early Childhood Education/Child

Development or related field.

Experience in a full day childcare setting in a teaching capacity.

Familiarity with DCF requirements and NAEYC Accreditation guidelines

appropriate practices.

Satisfactory completion of a fingerprint background check

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Goal setting and personal responsibility.

Update professional development plan. Each year the director and teacher will establish an annual goal-setting process to ensure continuous improvement (Yearly)

Reflects on teaching.

Maintains accurate records.

Communicates with families.

Contributes to the school and district.

Grows and develops professionally.

Shows professionalism.

Safety and security

Adhere to all policies and procedures of the center, including hand washing, diapering, playground.

Supervise children at all times maintaining a secure and safe environment for children to play and learn in,

Maintain attendance records and required forms.

Be aware of children with allergies.

Know the procedures for the care of an injured child and document the incident promptly.

Prepare daily reports for each child in their classroom,

Maintain a safe and healthy environment within guidelines established by State Licensing.

Coordinate parent conferences, accident reports, medicine permission slips,

Maintains classroom communication for substitute teachers with information about children and families.

CURRICULUM IMPLEMENTATION:

Demonstrates knowledge of content and philosophy

Plans curriculum and materials needed for the week prior to starting the program.

Demonstrates knowledge of resources

Written plans are posted on parent board and submitted to program coordinator on a weekly basis.

Develops Individual lesson plans and strategies for each student.

Individual needs are identified, and assessments are conducted on a regular basis and are incorporated into the curriculum plans.

Conducts weekly assessments and anecdotal records with children.

Updates children’s portfolios

Choices are regularly available and learning centers are set up in advance at the beginning of the day.

Prepare and implement lesson plans.

Assist the Director in training new employees,

Supervise and train aids in their room on procedures and regulations.

Attending ongoing training to keep education and regulations up to date.

Involve classroom teachers and teacher assistants in planning and supervising activities. (Meet weekly)

Establishes an internal communication system for other teachers in the classroom.

Maintain children’s classroom files. Files should include, but need not be limited to, initial family interview, parent conferences, accident reports, medicine permission slips,

Prepares assessments, portfolio (artwork, anecdotal observations, photos, dictations, etc.).

Provide an annual written assessment of each child using the assessment tool chosen by the staff.

Attend staff meetings outside work hours.

Demonstrates proficiency in applying principles in the context of the curriculum, didactic materials, and

lesson presentations.

Designs and maintains a developmentally appropriate Reggio and STEAM environment in response to the needs of students.

Utilizes a variety of instructional strategies and assessment methods.

Demonstrates an awareness and understanding of governmental regulations.

INSTRUCTIONAL PROCESS:

Communicates clearly and accurately.

Promotes critical thinking skills, reasoning, interpretation.

Uses KWL charts to pre assess knowledge.

Practices questioning skills with children.

Evidence of creativity, artistry, and curiosity

Evidence of leadership, teamwork, collaboration, and cooperation

Evidence of learning and innovation skills

Prepares students for life and career skills.

Evidence of information literacy skills

Flexibility and adaptability

Focuses on 21st century skills, content knowledge and expertise.

Allows children to come up with conclusions through hands on activities.

Engages students with real world problems.

Offers challenge-based learning opportunities.

Offers students opportunities to balance life and mindfulness.

Knowledgeable of nutrition and balance diet

Encourages integration of community resources

Enables innovative learning methods that integrate the use of supportive technologies, inquiry- and problem-based approaches and higher order thinking skills.

Balances direct instruction with project-oriented teaching methods

Cultivates teachers’ ability to identify students’ particular learning styles, intelligences, strengths and

weaknesses

Uses questioning and discussion techniques.

Evidence of following curriculum guidelines

Connects projects to standards.

Boards are updated and provide children with reflection opportunities.

Shows evidence of pre-assessment strategies and following the steps of the investigation model

Displays classroom pictures, anecdotal records, and student reflection as evidence.

Provides feedback to students.

Demonstrates flexibility and responsiveness.

Teachers translate curriculum content and objectives into meaningful learning activities.

Teachers apply a variety of technologies to meet students’ learning needs.

Teachers gather and use information about students’ learning needs and progress.

Teachers establish and maintain partnerships among school, home, and community, and within their own schools.

PARENT RELATIONS PROCESS :

Conduct new parent orientation.

Complete a personal information interview with parent prior to the child’s first day of attendance.

Interact daily with parents. Give brief verbal reports and written notices when necessary.

Hold two scheduled parent conferences per year with each Family and Document each conference.

Submit conference documentation to the director.

Establish a cooperative relationship with parents of children in the assigned group.

Prepare ages and stages reports on children whose parents have given permission on

Maintain classroom parent information board.

LEADERSHIP AND MENTORING TRAINING:

Orient new teaching staff to the group.

Plan and conduct quarterly teacher assistant in-service training in conjunction with other.

Supervise classroom teaching staff.

Provide on-the-job training for all classroom personnel and volunteers.

Update annual professional and classroom goals with program director.

Meet with Program director monthly and as needed basis to evaluate, plan and problem-solve class and

center issues.

Continue ongoing professional development.

Complete required hours to maintain Child Development Permit.

With Center administrators participate in an annual program evaluation and goal setting process

Safety forms (cleaning, playground, incident…)

Supply and materials order list and reports, classroom procedures

Portfolios, assistant director form, annual written assessment reports, student assessments and portfolios.

Submit documentation to the director on a timely basis.

Documentation may include, but is not limited to parent conference forms, assessments, daily activity sheets, special needs forms, petty cash, professional goals, and newsletters, initial parent interview

Development plan for the assistant teachers