What are the responsibilities and job description for the ECEAP Infant Lead Teacher position at Evergreen Recovery Centers?
Job Description
Job Description
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES :
The lead teacher is directly responsible for the care and education of the preschool children enrolled in his / her classroom. The lead teacher demonstrates competency in :
planning curriculum and designing the indoor and outdoor learning environments based upon knowledge of child development, best practice, ECEAP performance standards, emergent curriculum and individualized instruction.
observing, documenting, and assessing children’s growth and development according to ECEAP performance standards.
implementing and supervising age and developmentally appropriate, culturally sensitive learning activities.
planning and implementing positive guidance strategies designed to meet the individual needs of the children in care; address children’s unmet needs; support positive child outcomes; communicate and partner with the ECEAP family support specialist and child’s family, connecting families to professional resources and services when needed or desired.
building and sustaining warm, responsive, and positive relationships with all children and families so parents feel welcome and invited to engage and participate in classroom activities.
QUALIFICATIONS :
All persons serving in the role of ECEAP Lead Teacher must meet one of the following qualifications :
Associate or higher degree with the equivalent of 30 college quarter credits in Early Childhood Education.
Valid Washington State Teaching Certificate with an endorsement in Early Childhood Education (Pre-K-Grade 3) or Early Childhood Special Education.
Desired Qualifications
Knowledge of DCYF / CPS mandated reporting
Past experience working with children who have been affected by drug / alcohol use
PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES :
Lead the planning and implementation of preschool activities for young children in accordance with ECEAP performance standards and Evergreen Recovery Center’s policies and procedures.
Observe, record, and assess each child’s growth and development for the purpose of planning individualized activities to meet the unique needs and interests of every child enrolled in his / her classroom.
Provide a safe and healthy learning environment for young children; promoting health, wellness and nutrition through age and developmentally appropriate educational activities.
Make appropriate child referrals as needed or appropriate.
Assist parents in increasing their knowledge, understanding, skills and experience surrounding child growth, development and learning; supporting them as their child’s first and most influential teacher.
Involve and engage families / parents in ECEAP program planning and ECEAP activities; providing opportunities for leadership development.
Establish and sustain positive relationships with children, ECEAP parents, service agencies, volunteers, community partners, Snohomish County staff, other ECEAP program staff and co-workers.
Maintain attendance, meal count, parent contact hours, accidents, and illness records.
Establish, implement, and review plans for transitioning children into kindergarten; completing all “transition forms and documents” as requested by the county and / or agency.
Attend parent / family events and activities.
Attend and actively participate in all site-based, county and agency staff meetings and in-service trainings.
Coach and mentor assistant teachers, student-interns, parent and community volunteers.
Other duties as assigned by the program manager / site coordinator and / or program director.
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