Co-Lead Teacher Job Notre Dame Indiana USA,Education / Teaching

Location: Notre Dame

ECDC Co-Lead Teacher Position Overview

The Co-Lead Teacher is a full-time, 12-month professional position, scheduled 8 hours per day / 40 hours per week.

Minimum Qualifications

Must be at least 21 years of age
Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field
Previous experience working with children in a group setting
Physically able to lift 40 pounds and meet the demands of supervising young children
Able to visually and audibly supervise children both indoors and outdoors
Successful completion of pediatric First Aid and annual CPR and Universal Precautions training
Negative intradermal TB test upon hire and annually
Passing scores on physical exam, criminal history check, and drug screening (including random testing)

Essential Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Creates and implements a developmentally appropriate Project Approach Curriculum

Creates and maintains a safe, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate learning environment

Builds positive relationships with preschool and school-age children

Demonstrates understanding of child development and how young children learn

Applies appropriate classroom guidance and management strategies

Demonstrates emotional and social maturity to respond responsibly in stressful or crisis situations

Shows sensitivity to children's individual learning, emotional, social, physical, and creative needs

Implements Indiana Licensing Regulations and NAEYC Accreditation Standards

Visually observes and supervises children's activities indoors and outdoors

Lifts children and equipment up to 40 pounds; bends and kneels to children's eye level

Moves quickly to intervene in unsafe situations

Communicates openly and positively with children, families, college students, and ECDC staff

Primary Responsibilities

The Co-Lead Teacher takes professional responsibility for a group of children, planning and implementing a developmental curriculum consistent with ECDC's philosophy, NAEYC Accreditation standards, and Indiana child care licensing requirements. The Co-Lead Teacher leads a Project Approach Curriculum that encourages creativity and divergent thinking and is responsive to children's interests. Learning activities include art, language arts, math, music, science, social science, free-choice activities, and gross and fine motor development — all centered on each child's physical, social, emotional, cognitive, and creative growth.

Ancillary

Responsibilities

Attending scheduled teacher and staff meetings

Communicating with families regarding educational, developmental, and parenting topics; building a strong home-ECDC relationship that recognizes families as the most important influence in a child's life

Supervising practicum and other college students; attending and directing practicum student meetings and conferences

Taking responsibility for room arrangement and materials; maintaining a safe, healthy, clean, orderly, and welcoming learning environment conducive to children's optimal growth and development

Planning and facilitating field trips and special visitors

Supervising Associate and Assistant Teachers and college students (practicum, paid, and volunteer)

Providing input on the purchase of educational materials, equipment, and supplies for the learning environment (activity room, playground, gross motor room)

Modeling and maintaining confidentiality regarding children, families, staff, students, and volunteers, in accordance with ECDC policies and director guidelines

Communicating regularly with the Program Director and/or Executive Director about relevant information, including atypical situations, concerns, and ideas related to children, families, college students, and the program

Working cooperatively with ECDC administrators, Co-Lead Teachers, Associate and Assistant Teachers, and college students as a collaborative team member in support of children, families, and the ECDC program

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