Birth to Three Lead Teacher

BIRTH TO THREE LEAD TEACHER

Exemption Status:
Full Time, Exempt - Salaried $48,430.99 - $54,987.78

Under the general direction of the Director of School Operations and the direct supervision of the Mentor Teacher, the Birth to Three Lead Teacher will develop and implement individual educational plans for children, supporting their development socially, intellectually, linguistically, physically, and emotionally in a manner appropriate to their age and stage of development. The teacher will be responsible for implementing all programming requirements in adherence to all performance and outcomes standards as prescribed by the multiple funding and model requirements.

Director of School Operations and Mentor Teacher

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• Bachelor’s Degree in early childhood education, child development or a related field with a minimum of (18) semester hours in courses specifically in the care and education of children 0-5 years old. Provide original transcripts.
• Knowledge and experience in the philosophy and practices of infant and toddler development and care (or comparable child development programs), early childhood education, developmentally appropriate practice, and bilingual education.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred, but not required.
• Training or experience in collaborating with parents in the education and care of their children.
• Must hold or be willing to obtain Gateways to Opportunity Early Childhood Education Credential Level 5 within six months of hire.

• Successful completion of a medical exam that includes screening for tuberculosis (TB), Tdap and MMR.
• Successful completion of a Background Clearance before hire date.
• Successful experience working in a team setting.
• The ability to present a positive image of the organization to members of the community.
• The ability to work with the teaching team to plan, organize and implement position responsibilities effectively, providing input.
• The ability to work respectively and cooperatively with the teaching team; assisting them to increase knowledge and skills.
• Experience successfully working with a culturally diverse staff and clients.

• Participate in training to build an understanding of the Educare Model of early learning programming, remain up to date in required curriculum training and any other trainings as assigned or required.
• Implement curriculum to support lesson planning.
• Provide a dual language model in the classroom.
• Perform the functions of this position with a strong understanding of Developmentally Appropriate Practices and Child Development.
• Plan and implement learning experiences that promote all developmental areas, including improving the readiness of children for school by developing their language acquisition and vocabulary through a balanced, dual language approach that supports both Spanish and English language acquisition.
• Function as an “on-site” Director by the DCFS Licensing regulations.
• Guide and facilitate activities of the children, including daily activities, walking field trips, selecting and arranging equipment and materials in the classroom.
• Cooperate with other staff and classroom groups to maintain the smooth functioning of the center, which may require changes to meet the needs of the children and their development.
• Maintain a comprehensive and ongoing portfolio assessment for each child, including observations in each area, and developmental assessment completed three times a year.
• Conduct home visits at least twice a year and two parent conferences to discuss the child’s individual development and progress, assist the parents in developing observational skills and solicit parent observations.
• Participate and engage in school’s special events.
• Eat with and assist children in development of social and self-help skills, and sound nutritional practices.
• Guide children's acquisition of social skills.
• Attend staff training and meetings, and parent meetings as requested.
• Work with the Teacher Assistant, Teacher Aide, and volunteers to use and develop their skills and abilities in planning and carrying out classroom activities.
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