Lead Preschool Teacher - Quincy

General Description

The Lead Teacher oversees the education of each of their children in the classroom, developing an environment and curriculum that supports optimal development. The Lead Teacher works with the Center Director to plan and implement all center programs and to supervise and support their classroom staff. They may assume responsibility for the center in the absence of the Center Director.

Programmatic Responsibilities

• Develops a classroom environment that supports the social / emotional development of all children.
• Organizes and maintains a stimulating and nurturing classroom environment in compliance with all licensing, accreditation, and agency standards.
• Oversees ongoing child assessment, using tools provided by the agency; supports other classroom staff in the use of the tools.
• Plans and implements developmentally appropriate curriculum based on child assessment data.
• Develop / implement individual plans for children based on child assessment data. Develops and implements successful teaching strategies.
• Develops an annual Classroom Action Plan utilizing program evaluation and child assessment data. Provides leadership in completing Action Plan goals.
• Identifies child developmental concerns, consults with Center Director and Center Social Worker develops / implements individual accommodation plans.
• Maintains all required documentation of classroom activities and children's progress in compliance with licensing, accreditation, and agency standards.
• Develops / completes annual professional development plan.
• All other assigned duties.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Family Communication / Enrollment Responsibilities

Qualifications

This is a physically active position.

Reports to : Center Director

Benefits :

Equal Opportunity Employer

South Shore Stars is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.

We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and agency need.

Mission

South Shore Stars provides comprehensive early education and youth development programs that enhance the optimal growth of children from economically and culturally diverse families, using a family support approach in collaboration with schools and other service providers.

Four core goals form the foundation of our work :

At Stars, we are working to build an inclusive culture where difference is valued and the diverse voices of our employees are encouraged, supported, and celebrated. We believe diversity benefits and enriches the development of our staff, the children, and families we serve and the communities we serve. At Stars, we will work to find intentional ways to grow in our understanding and support of others, based on : Age ~ gender and gender identity ~ race ~socio-economic status ~ sexual orientation ~ physical or mental ability~ ethnicity~ veteran status ~education status ~religious or spiritual beliefs At Stars, we believe the power of diversity enriches us all by exposing us to a range of ways to understand and embrace the world. We commit to do the work of including diversity, equity, and inclusion practices at the center of our daily work. We understand that our work around this is on-going, and we pledge to continually find new ways of growing into this statement.

South Shore Stars Inc is an EEO employer - M / F / Vets / Disabled