LEAD TEACHER

Pre-K Head Teacher in our Early Childhood Program which serves children between the ages of 3-5 years old.

The Head Teacher sets the tone for the class, creating and implementing a developmentally-appropriate curriculum that meets the needs and interests of a given group of children.

The Head Teacher also ensures that all paperwork is completed in a thorough and timely manner and that all health and safety regulations are observed. This position reports to the Education Director.

INTERACTION BETWEEN FACULTY AND CHILDREN

Interact frequently, affectionately and respectfully with all children every day

Be available and responsive to children's needs, questions and requests

Encourage and model social behavior and expectations that are developmentally appropriate

Intervene in plan in order to maintain safety

Communicate directly with each child at the child's level

PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH, SAFETY AND NUTRITION

Supervises given group of children at all times

Maintain accurate attendance records

Complete appropriate paperwork (accident reports, allergy lists, etc.)

Maintain a clean and safe environment for children at all times. Encourages respect for classroom materials and notifies supervisor in advance when supplies are needed

Arrange the space in clearly defined, well-organized centers to promote optimal program functioning

Organize a variety of materials and equipment as to encourage maximum constructive use

Understands the responsibilities as a mandated reporter

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Must be able to:

stand for a majority of the day

bend to be a child's eye level

perform all activities with the children including: running, dancing, walking, jumping, etc.

move from a seated position to a standing position promptly to respond to emergency situation

Must possess acceptable hearing and visual capabilities in order to monitor the environment and children's well-being

CURRICULUM

Create and implement a rich and developmentally appropriate curriculum based upon the needs and interests of the students, with a focus on intellectual, social, emotional and physical growth

Plan and implement child-oriented, self-initiated activities while limiting large group, faculty-initiated activities

Provide more than one option for group acitvity and maintain flexibility in changing planned activities, according to children's interests

Assess the skills, abilities, interests and needs of children consistently throughout the year

Create documentation of children's accomplishments through anecdotal notes, work sampling and/or portfolios

Plan the use of community resources to enrich the educational content of the program

In a timely fashion complete all documentation, including, but not limited to, weekly lesson plans, anecdotal notes, checkpoints, home visit forms, parent-teacher conference forms.

Take into consideration the individual needs of children and differentiate instruction to meet student needs

Design and environment that responds to the children's individual developmental levels, physical needs and interests

Provide a variety of developmentally appropriate materials and activities that foster social skills, encourage children to think, problem solve, question and experiment

Foster positive self-concept development by supporting individuality, independence, and the ability to make choices

Encourage creative expression that is individualized

Plan a daily schedule that provides a balance of activities: quiet/active, indoor/outdoor, fine/gross motor, etc.)

FACULTY/PARENT INTERACTIONS

Acknowledge parents and all classroom visitors

Demonstrate a friendly, courteous and accommodating demeanor at all times

Respond to parents' comments and concerns with sensitivity, interest, and respect while maintaining confidentiality

Compensation: $61,070 (BA Certified)

$68.652 (MA Certified)

Salary based on credentials with DC 37 Local 95 – Union Position, and generous benefits

Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, 35 hours per week