School Age Teacher

Under the direction of center administration, the lead teacher develops and executes individual education plans for school-age children in Kindergarten – age 12. The lead teacher ensures that the teaching team (assistant teacher and teacher aide) provides a safe and educational learning environment that incorporates evidence curriculum and the early learning coordinator weekly reviews classroom and child data and participates in all scheduled training in support of ongoing professional development.

Major Responsibilities and Tasks

Program Core Features

• Provide a high-quality learning environment and instructional activities
• Meet with the Early Learning Coordinator weekly to review classroom and child data
• Attend and participate in all scheduled trainings in support of ongoing professional development
• Provide an enhanced curriculum focused on social-emotional development, language and literacy, and physical development
• Self-reflects on their teaching practices and develops a continuous plan based on a self-assessment tool

Curriculum Development

• Implement a program that focuses on the development of social and emotional intelligence
• Positively engage with children and use appropriate Conscious Discipline methods, as outlined in CWCC’s policy
• Perform the functions of this position with a strong understanding of developmentally appropriate practices
• Meet with assistant teacher and aide to review lesson plans and assign best teaching practices
• Complete and submit required forms promptly, including but not limited to lesson plans, portfolios, assessments, observations, transition plans

Assessment

• Provide ongoing observations and assessment of each child
• Maintain documentation of each child’s progress and growth with the support of the 40 Developmental Assets and the skills and structures of Conscious Discipline
• Review and interpret assessment data to determine the needs of the classroom

Home-School Connections

• Conduct two parent-teacher conferences a year to discuss each child’s individual development and progress
• Communicate regularly with parents utilizing such things as parent meetings and daily sheets
• Interpret school programs for parents to strengthen the understanding of the child’s needs and the importance of an early learning environment for the continued development of the child

Other Responsibilities

• Attend staff and parent meetings, and school district coalition meetings as requested
• In cooperation with other staff, complete daily cleaning duties
• Carry out routine duties such as clean-up and the supervision of the children at all times
• Ensure classroom materials, furniture, and supplies are properly maintained
• Provide safe transportation to and from the child’s assigned school during the school year and field trips during the summer
• Any other duties assigned by the center administration

Basic Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree in E.C.E. or Bachelor’s Degree in another field
• Experience teaching in an early learning environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in E.C.E.
• Experience teaching in an early learning environment
• Knowledge of Creative Curriculum
• Knowledge of State licensing requirements

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift 25-35 lbs
• Ability to walk, kneel, sit, and stand for long periods