ECLC Co-Lead Teacher

The Jewish Community Center of Greater ColumbusECLC LEAD/CO-LEAD TEACHER

JOB DESCRIPTION Dept No: 300

Department:
Early Childhood

Position Title:

Lead/Co-Lead Teacher Status:
Non-Exempt Supervisor: ECLC Director Mission Statement:

The Jewish Community Center of Greater Columbus is a human service agency offering a varied program that is Jewish in nature. It is committed to enhancing the quality of individual and family life through the promotion of physical, intellectual and spiritual wellness. It provides educational and cultural programs that reflect the Jewish heritage, health related activities and many services to the community ough its wide array of programs, the JCC pursues its mission of strengthening the individual, family and community.

Vision Statement:

The JCC nurtures a passion for Jewish learning and living. Through programs and services, the JCC provides comfortable and inviting environments in which the community can thrive.

Agency Expectations:
• To support the mission of the JCC.
• To ensure the highest quality of programs and services and possess a working knowledge of agency programs and services.
• To represent the agency and provide the highest quality of customer service to the individuals and groups with whom you come into contact.
• To welcome, thank and engage JCC members and guests daily.
• To treat fellow staff with respect.
• To adhere to all policies and practices provided in the employee handbook.
• To wear JCC Staff  and attend appropriate staff meetings.

Position Summary:

Plan, implement, provide and supervise safe classroom activities, which promote the emotional, social, intellectual and physical development of children. Supervise assistant teacher, floater, and substitutes in providing and implementing safe activities, which promote the emotional, social, intellectual and physical development of children. Co-leads collaborate lesson planning, HiMama documentation, children’s assessments and all parent communication creating the optimal learning environment for classroom.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Co-Leads need to coordinate duties and responsibilities with other classroom Co-Leads.
• Lead/Co-Lead Teacher Responsible for creating and implementing weekly lesson plans on the Brightwheel site, that are developmentally appropriate including secular and Judaic experiences with an emphasis on implementing the JCC Jewish curriculum, Creative Curriculum, Heggerty, and Step Up to Quality Standards in the classrooms. These activities should include experiences which include art, music, movement, math, science and language, promoting the emotional, social, intellectual and physical development of each child.
• Greet each child and parent warmly and in a friendly manner each morning upon arrival.
• Partners with co-workers and administration to create a positive classroom and work environment.
• Maintain a neat, organized classroom, with a learning center focus; responsible for upkeep of all educational equipment and materials.
• Lead/Co-Lead Teacher - Responsibilities include supervising the assistant/floaters/substitutes teachers that are in your classroom. Providing them with the support and direction needed throughout the day to create a safe environment for the children and classroom.
• Lead/Co-Lead Teacher - Responsibilities include maintaining and overseeing Brightwheel communication, newsletters, lesson plans, documentation, pictures, assessments, and daily reports to families.
• Lead/Co-Lead Teacher - Writes and oversees the children’s assessments in the classroom; work with parents to promote understanding of growth and development of their child; have a parent conference mid-year as well as an end of year assessment.
• Lead/Co-Lead Teacher - As supervisor of their classroom and to ensure a well-managed classroom work on building a "team" with the assistant/floater/substitute staff by creating a safe and supportive environment.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding children and families in the JCC ECLC Program.
• Supervise all activities to ensure safety of each child at all times, complete incident or illness reports and communicate information to Director immediately.
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