Head Teacher, Infant and Toddler Classroom

The Infant/Toddler Head Teacher is responsible for the general supervision and management of the children and classroom. The Head Teacher will implement the mission of Friends Center by providing high-quality childcare reflecting the Quaker values of simplicity, peaceful resolution of conflicts, integrity, community, equity and stewardship.

Teaching:

• In coordination with other teachers, plan, supervise and implement infant/toddler curriculum reflective of Quaker values and guided by children's interests and developmental needs.
• Meet physical, social-emotional and cognitive needs of all children in the classroom.
• Provide materials for children that are reflective of Friends Center values.
• Maintain the classroom in an organized, clean and appealing fashion, reflective of Friends Center values and based on developmental needs and interests of the children.

Modeling:

• Maintain a positive emotional attitude with children, families and other staff.
• Mentor teaching staff and model best childcare and classroom practices for parent cooperative volunteers.
• Work to build positive relationships among staff/parents/guardians/volunteers.

Supervision:  

• Communicate with families and other teachers daily and document children's daily progress.
• Conduct weekly meetings with teachers for the purposes of curriculum planning, student observations, and fostering healthy communication between teachers.
• Supervise assistant teachers, parents/guardians and volunteers in the class.
• Meet with Infant-Toddler Program Manager weekly to discuss classroom management.
• Provide feedback to the Infant-Toddler Program Manager and Site Director for formal observations of assistant teachers.

Assessment:

• Participate in ongoing evaluation of children through daily observations, collecting weekly work samples and written assessments.
• Conference with families bi-annually, or as needed, and develop goals for each child with the family.
• Provide ongoing evaluation as needed to assess the developmental levels of the children.
• In consultation with the Executive Director, Infant-Toddler Program Manager, and Emotional Well-Being Coordinator support referrals for families as needed for evaluation and/or services.

Professional Development:

• Attend all staff meetings.
• Maintain required continuing education hours and provide documentation of such.
• Maintain knowledge of current theory and best practices.
• Participate in all required early childhood meetings, conferences and/or events.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Development and/or Education.
• CPR certified or ability to complete training.
• Ability to communicate fluently in written and spoken English.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Computer literacy.
• Two years of Early Childhood Education experience.
• Cultural sensitivity and proven ability to work with a diverse population.
• Experience working in a cooperative model a plus.
• Fluency in Spanish or other second language preferred.

Physical Requirements:

•  Vision and hearing must be within normal range so as to be able to provide sight and sound supervision.
•  Ability to lift and carry 40 lbs.
• Ability to bend, sit on the floor for prolonged periods and get up again is required.

Fluency in Spanish

Benefits include employer-sponsored health insurance and PTO. Friends Center also has a staff support program which can include tuition reimbursement and mentoring.

Salary : $45,000 - $60,000