Preschool Lead eacher

Job Description

Job Description

About This Role

Responsible for developing and implementing an ongoing program of activities and lessons that promote the social, emotional, cognitive and physical development of each child enrolled in the academy.

What You'll Do

• Meet regularly with Assistant Teacher(s) to develop weekly plans and activities.
• Develop Weekly Lesson plans using Creative Curriculum and activities and evaluate the Academy’s effectiveness.
• Responsible for implementing the standards, policies and procedures, regulations and guidelines in the day-to-day operation of the Academy. 
• Responsible for assisting with the implementation of developmental, behavioral, and sensory screenings within the schedule mandated by regulations and performance standards.
• Maintain records on each child’s progress and development for the purpose of planning and compliance with Head Start Standards.
• Responsible for recording and record keeping of observations, parent teacher conferences, assessments, ASQ’s and ILP’s required to document the growth and development of children.
• Attend all staff meetings and in-service provided at the Academy.
• Review with staff the progress of each child and develop written plans to promote each child’s growth and development.
• Responsible for coordinating and working closely with parents including parent/teacher conferences.
• Help maintain the facility in a safe and satisfactory condition.
• Provide day-to-day supervision and support to assistant teachers, which include sharing daily program plans and discussing goals for children.
• Assist the Center Director in providing orientation and training for new staff.
• Work with classroom staff to plan and implement the daily program of activities based on principles of child development and in accordance with the program’s curriculum.
• Set up and maintain a well-organized, safe, and attractive classroom environment conducive to optimal growth and development of children.
• Develop a positive relationship with each child and promote the development of self-esteem and self-discipline.
• Observe each child daily to assess skills, interests and needs and use this information to facilitate learning and growth.
• Establish a positive relationship with each child’s family and share information about the child’s day at the Center.
• Help parents to understand the curriculum and find ways to involve parents in the daily program.
• Conduct individual parent conferences at least three times a year to discuss each child’s growth and development.
• Keep current knowledge in the field of Early Childhood Education and up to date with all of your in-service hours per year.

Requirements

• CDA or Equivalent
• Certification in First Aid and CPR
• DCF 45 Tranining Hours

Benefits

• Paid Leave
• Sick Leave
• Child Care Discount