What are the responsibilities and job description for the Early Childhood- Preschool Lead Teacher position at Hamden Early Learning Program?
Job Description
Job Description
Summary
The Lead Teacher works in collaboration with the classroom teaching team, education coordinator and the Director by helping to create a caring and safe environment for the children and assisting in activities to improve the overall care and quality of education. S / he must be able to communicate, listen and work well with others in a team environment. Assisting the staff in implementing a quality educational program and in developing positive relationships with the children and their parents, the Lead observes and documents children’s interest and progress and relays that information back to parents and staff. Teacher Assistant are responsible for implementing developmentally appropriate activities based on children’s interests and needs under the direction of the Teacher and the Director.
Duties
- Work in collaboration with other classroom teachers to provide a quality developmentally appropriate program for 3 and 4 year-old children
- Conduct assessment of child progress and facilitate parent conferences
- Co-create weekly lesson plans using the SDE Learning Plan
- Maintain clear open communication with all staff, administrator and parents.
Requirements
Nice To Haves
Must be able to clear background check, fingerprinting and pass a health screening.
Benefits
full time, non- union position.