What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Preschool Teacher position at Gretchen's House?
Student Loan Repayment Program for employees working 30 hours / week. Amazing benefits offered along with 4 weeks of paid time off and 13-15 paid holidays. Starting pay rate : $44,587 / year
Benefit options include :
Health, dental, vision and life insurance
401K matching
Short-term disability
Medical reimbursement
Employee discount
Health savings account
Professional development assistance
Health savings account
Employee assistance program
Referral program
Student loan repayment program
Company Goal
To provide an inclusive work environment based on mutual respect, teamwork and open communication.
Purpose
To cooperate in providing a warm and nurturing, quality early childhood environment in which each child can grow physically, emotionally, intellectually and socially.
Responsibilities
Lead Teachers are responsible for supporting their teams in meeting the staff evaluation criteria regarding :
Learning Environment
Daily Routine
Small Group
Large Group
Transitions and Clean Up
Snacks and Meals
Outside Time
Curriculum Planning and Assessment
Family Partnerships and Community Relationships
Adult Child Interactions
Children's Physical Well Being
Children's Emotional Well Being
Creates a Warm and Caring Atmosphere
Conflict Resolution
Regulations
Helps to follow and meet licensing, NAEYC and Gretchen's House regulations and guidelines.
Helps to follow and meet licensing guidelines
Helps to follow and meet NAEYC guidelines
Helps to follow and meet Gretchen's House guidelines
Professionalism
Follows NAEYC's 'Code of Ethical Conduct'
Is a professional member of the organization
Seeks professional development opportunities
Attends a professional conference
Holds or is pursuing a degree in the early childhood field
Verbal and written communication is professional
Complies with the Gretchen's House dress code.
Works cooperatively with all center staff to maintain a quality program
Understands role in organization as a business
Leadership & Programming
Model appropriate behavior and expectations
Supervise all classrooms in the program on an on-going basis
Observe and evaluate programs
Act as a resource for Teachers
Provide in-service training and workshops as needed for staff development
Monitor communications between teachers and families
Assist teachers with formal family-teacher conferences
Confers with families who express a complaint or concerns verbally or in writing
Meets with any family whose child is experiencing difficulty or whose child is identified for intervention (behavioral, medical, educational or psychological)
Appropriately supervises, trains and evaluates staff, volunteers and students
Evaluate and meet with staff as appropriate (1-mo, 6-mo, annual, as needed)
Plans for and communicates community outreach projects
Plans for and communicates scheduling and staffing needs
Orient substitutes
Supervise volunteers and workers referred by community agencies
Conveys information between the administration and classroom
Communicates classroom repair and maintenance needs
Maintains communication with families through the 'hot spot', newsletters, conferences, reports and personal contact
Maintains inventory of classroom supplies and coordinates the purchase of supplies and equipment within budget guidelines
Maintains appropriate records and paperwork for children, staff and classroom, including attendance records for staff and children
Document and communicate staff absences (vacation and sick time); monitor requests for leave request; keep track of hours available
Responsible for all aspects of the classroom environment, including appropriate guidance, curriculum and overall atmosphere
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in early childhood education or closely related field
Personnel File is up to date
CPR / First Aid
Current TB Test
Current Physical
In compliance with GH immunization policy (Hep B, MMR, TDap, Varicella, Annual Influenza, updated Covid booster)
Appropriate Attendance
Ability to relate joyfully and sensitively to children, co-workers and families
Sensitive to the individual needs of families
Ability to communicate with families effectively
Ability to supervise variety of staff
Knowledge of rules, regulations and standards
Knowledge of child development
Ability to provide appropriate guidance
Ability to seek supervision and use it constructively
Evidence of emotional maturity and stability
Ability to meet the physical requirements of the position
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