Lead Preschool Teacher - College Place

Lead Preschool Teacher - College Place

Supervisory and Other Relationships The Lead Preschool Teacher reports to the Center Manager and works closely with the Assistant Preschool Teacher, School Readiness Liaison, Early Learning Mentor Coaches, Center Staff, ECE Specialists, Leads, Parents and Children. This position will guide and direct the Assistant Preschool Teacher.

Examples of Essential Duties and Accountabilities The following examples of duties and accountabilities illustrate the general range of tasks assigned to the position but are not intended to define the limits of required duties. Other essential duties may be assigned consistent with the general scope of the position.
1. Developmental appropriate curriculum planning for preschool classroom. Formulates lesson plans for classroom activities and Home Learning Tasks. Evaluates and documents progress of children in the classroom.
2. Models appropriate instructional techniques for Assistant Preschool Teacher, Substitutes, Floaters and Volunteers while ensuring that classroom ratios being met at all times.
3. Provides input on performance evaluations of Assistant Preschool Teacher and Floaters.
4. Analyzes children and classroom outcome reports and implements and monitors school readiness goals for the classroom.
5. Ensures completion of all appropriate documentation: i.e. Daily Assessment form, Meal Guide, Health Checks, Home Visits, and Parent/Teacher Conferences are completed within set timelines. Responsible for the daily completion of USDA Meal count and the safe release of children.
6. Provides a safe and healthy learning environment for children. Follows all state and federal regulations regarding instruction practices, fire, health, and safety standards; to include hand washing, laundry, and housekeeping practices.
7. Enhances physical and intellectual competence in children by promoting physical, cognitive, language, and creative skills, including children who require special services. Attend Teacher Meetings as scheduled to facilitate mentoring classroom staff in ECE. 8. Reinforces positive communication, respect, and interaction between children and adults.
9. Communicates with and actively involves parents in all aspects of center activities, through Home Visits, Parent Teacher Conferences, Open House, Make-n-Take, and Brainstorming sessions. 10. Follows established program curriculums, procedures, documentation, and service plans. In coordination with School Readiness Liaison, Early Learning Mentor Coaches, and program support ECE Specialists, monitors and provides technical assistance to teaching staff. Perform administrative duties as assigned.

11. Actively participates with age appropriate interactions and classroom activities such as free play, mealtime, floor time and class room activities. May include bathing, diaper changing for special needs children. Follows center procedures to receive and discharge the children. 12. Administer educational screenings, identify, and refer children with potential high risk of health, disability or behavioral concerns. 13. Maintains confidentiality of program and client related information at all times.

Minimum Qualifications Incumbents are required to demonstrate knowledge and abilities in these areas:
• AA Degree in ECE or an Associate's Degree, with 30 ECE related college credits with experience in teaching infant/toddler and/or preschool children;
• Extensive knowledge and understanding of child development theories and practices;
• Experience working in a federally funded and regulated environment;
• Experience in policy and procedure processes;
• Experience in planning and facilitating groups;
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills;
• Experience in the classroom risk management;
• Understanding of the interrelationships between services and systems;
• Ability to learn new tasks quickly and efficiently;
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and meet deadlines;
• Ability to gather and analyze data for reports;
• Strong customer service focus;
• Ability to work with culturally diverse population;
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