Preschool Lead Teacher - Head Start Program; Program; Building​/BE

Primary Function

Responsible for planning, implementation, and administration of a Head Start classroom, including daily operation, supervision of staff and volunteers, and adherence to the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care (DEEC) regulations, the Head Start Performance Standards as well as the Head Start Act (OHS) regulations

• Perform the functions of lead teacher position with a strong understanding of the Head Start performance standards and the component plans; and thorough knowledge and application of Developmentally Appropriate practices:
  Cooperate with other staff and classroom groups to maintain the smooth functioning of the center, which at times may require changes to meet the needs of the children;
• Mentor, train and coach assistant teachers in developmentally appropriate practices following policies and procedures.
• Prepare and conduct bi-monthly and annual evaluations of assistant teacher.
• Train/work with assistant teaching staff on an ongoing basis to raise the scores of the following tools:
  Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS), Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale (ECERS) and Quality Rating and Improvement System (QRIS).
• Meets with Assistant Teacher /Teacher 2x each month for documented supervision meetings where the following topics will be covered: review of classroom observations, policies and procedures, teamwork, Professional Development Plans (PDPs), CLASS, ECERS, QRIS, Teaching Strategies Gold outcomes
• Supports the PDP for assistant teacher/teacher based on individual educational and professional needs and observations.
• Ensures assistant teacher is compliant with program policies and are working together to hold necessary case conferences and documenting appropriately.
• Provides guidance and direction to assistant teacher through daily contact and team meetings.
• Maintain confidentiality in accordance with agency policy and legal requirements.
• Ensures safety is a priority in performing all job responsibilities.
• Exhibits warm, positive and respectful interactions with all of the children in their care.
• Provides developmentally appropriate atmosphere
• Maintain a healthy, safe and clean learning environment
• Maintain ongoing interaction/communication with parents in order to best meet needs of child and family
• Use phone contacts, parent conferences and home visits to discuss the child's individual development and progress, assist the parents in developing observational skills and solicit parent observations;
• Incorporate CLASS and ECERS guidelines into daily teaching practices
• Completes weekly lesson plan including individualizations based upon outcomes of all children's assessments
• Provide activities meeting all areas of development for the whole child (cognitive, social/emotional, language, fine/gross motor)
• Ensure that all educational activities are sensitive to the cultural needs of the families
• Maintain a print rich environment including labels, pictures, and schedules in several languages
• Use the playground as an extension of the classroom; assures that the playground is safe;
• Identify and prioritize materials and equipment needed in classrooms and playgrounds, and coordinate with center manager in making purchases order;

TITLE:

Lead Teacher (Birth to Five)

DEPARTMENT: ECD

REPORTS TO:

Center Manager

FLSA STATUS:
Non-Exempt

Responsible for planning, implementation, and administration of a Head Start classroom, including daily operation, supervision of staff and volunteers, and adherence to the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care (DEEC) regulations, the Head Start Performance Standards as well as the Head Start Act (OHS) regulations

• Perform the functions of lead teacher position with a strong understanding of the Head Start performance standards and the component plans; and thorough knowledge and application of Developmentally Appropriate practices:
  Cooperate with other staff and classroom groups to maintain the smooth functioning of the center, which at times may require changes to meet the needs of the children;
• Mentor, train and coach assistant teachers in developmentally appropriate practices following policies and procedures.
• Prepare and conduct bi-monthly and annual evaluations of assistant teacher.
• Train/work with assistant teaching staff on an ongoing basis to raise the scores of the following tools:
  Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS), Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale (ECERS) and Quality Rating and Improvement System (QRIS).
• Meets with Assistant Teacher /Teacher 2x each month for documented supervision meetings where the following topics will be covered: review of classroom observations, policies and procedures, teamwork, Professional Development Plans (PDPs), CLASS, ECERS, QRIS, Teaching Strategies Gold outcomes
• Supports the PDP for assistant teacher/teacher based on individual educational and professional needs and observations.
• Ensures…