Lead Teacher

Job Details

Level: Experienced

Job Location:

Fairfield - CA

Position Type:
Teaching Staff

Education Level: AA/AS

Salary Range: $24.26 - $27.40

Hourly Travel Percentage:
Negligible

Job Shift: Day

Child Start provides ongoing training and mentoring, creating a strong learning environment.

We believe in the merits of work/life balance as well as the satisfaction of knowing that our work contributes to the betterment of our community.

In addition to the starting pay, opportunities for growth and development, being part of a challenging and rewarding work environment, and continuous training and education, you can look forward to some fantastic benefits*, including:

• An annual Wellness Bonus
• 3 weeks of vacation per year
• 13 holidays per year and a personal holiday
• Tuition reimbursement
• Bilingual and bi-literate bonus
• Generous sick leave accruals
• Health, dental, and vision benefits
• 401K with company matching

Plan and facilitate a center-based curriculum to ensure the goals and objectives are accomplished as outlined in Head Start Performance Standards. Serves as Center Director alternate designee for California Community Care Licensing.

• Leads the planning and implementation of developmentally and culturally appropriate child-focused curricula and activities in the classroom in coordination with the Center Director and Education Department staff.
• As a lead, works with other program staff and partners to meet individual educational needs of children, including areas of cognitive, fine and gross motor, social-emotional, self-help, and speech and language development.
• Participates and supports in the adaptation of the classroom environment and curriculum to meet the needs of children with disabilities or special needs and to ensure that each child is fully included in center operations.
• Leads the planning and implementation of all aspects of designated developmental assessments of children three times per year and completion of other screening requirements under the supervision of the Center Director.
• Promotes family partnerships and parent involvement in program planning, implementation of services, and individualization of services for their children through parent activities and committee involvement, and volunteering in the classroom. Assists with recruitment and enrollment process.
• Ability to relate to families and children from diverse cultural, social, and economic backgrounds
• Plan and implement educational field trips, with input from parents.
• Responsible for utilizing classroom activity funds in response to emergent curriculum.
• Maintain a neat and organized classroom and provide an attractive learning environment.
• Safeguard the confidentiality of the personal information of children and families by upholding mandates and policies.
• Assume responsibilities for center operations in the absence of the Center Director.
• Provide substitute coverage, as needed.
• Assist with Food Service, as needed.

• Plan and participate in staff and parent training on topics relevant to child development, environments, and classroom management.
• Attend pertinent training, workshops, and conferences both within and outside of Head Start at the direction of the Center Director.
• Remain current in ECE/Child Development best practices through participation in continuing education and regular review of child development journals and resources provided by Child Start department staff.
• Actively participate in site staff meetings and other appropriate meetings to support and advance services.

• Compile and keeps current child and family documentation of home visits and other program services.
• Regularly observe classroom operations, the system of developmental assessment, and any other pertinent material to ensure quality service delivery.
• Provide periodic reports to Education Department.

• Further relationships within the site, position, region, agency, and community to ensure integrated and comprehensive services for families with children.
• Work with the community and local school system to manage the transition…