Supervisor​/Lead Teacher

Job no: 498594
Work type: Full-time Salaried
Location: Overland Park Main Campus
Categories: Administrative Professional, Child Care

Department: Finance & Administrative Services

Type of Position: Full-time Salaried

Exemption Status: Exempt

Opportunity for hybrid schedule: Yes

Starting Salary Range: $43,702-$56,248 and determined based on relevant years of work experience provided on application and resume.

Position Summary: JCCC inspires learning to transform lives and strengthen communities. This position supports this mission by working as the Classroom Supervisor/Lead Teacher in the Hiersteiner Child Development Center and reports to the HCDC Assistant Director. This role carries full responsibility for guiding and mentoring the classroom teaching team while actively planning and participating in daily classroom activities for Pre-K 4-5 year old's.

Required Qualifications:

• First-level leadership.
• Coordinates and leads daily team activities.
• Will spend most of time performing the work of those they supervise.
• Assists with management decisions and activities.
• Working knowledge of team function within the organization.
• Required Education
  
  Qualifications:
  
  Must meet KDHE and NAEYC Lead Teacher qualifications along with 5+ years of teaching and supervisory experience in an early childhood classroom/setting.
• Required certifications and pre-employment verifications:
  Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) Program Director Certification for Up to 100 Children, Active Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR, Health Assessment and TB Test, Child Development, Signs and Symptoms of Illness, Child Abuse and Neglect Mandated Reporting, Fingerprint Based Background Check.

Position details
include but are not limited to:

• Child Engagement, Care, and
  
  Education:
  
  Engage and supervise children: teaching, diapering, potty training, outside time, meals, rest time, floor time, social play (“free play/work time/centers”), and group activities. Monitor child development, milestones, and behaviors; communicate concerns and coordinate referrals/IEPs/IFSPs/behavior plans. Write, review, and post weekly lesson plans following Creative Curriculum and HCDC/ KDHE/ NAEYC requirements. Rotate toys, learning materials, and shelf arrangements to maintain a developmentally appropriate environment.
  
  Plan and attend class field trips/walks and events; attend center-wide family events. Prepare for child assessments and parent/teacher conferences; generate reports and meet with parents twice per year.
• Classroom Environment, Safety, and Compliance:
  Ensure compliance with JCCC policies, HCDC regulations, KDHE licensing, CACFP regulations, and NAEYC accreditation requirements; ensure direct reports follow them. Ensure classroom and outdoor play areas are well maintained. Assist with NAEYC classroom evidence application during renewal periods. Maintain classroom budget; purchase needed supplies; complete reporting and receipt submission.
• Staff Leadership, Supervision, and
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Provide continuous supervision, coaching, and feedback to direct reports and JCCC students, feedback to the Assistant Director regarding staff, student, or visitor performance concerns. Prepare for and lead weekly teaching team meetings. Complete staff performance evaluations and lead 1:1 evaluation meetings.
• Family Engagement and Communication:
  Develop and maintain reciprocal relationships with families: welcome packets, orientations, daily communication, greeting at arrival/departure, post photos and activity updates, coordinate and attend regular parent engagement activities, and document and post daily care details and share injury reports. Write or review monthly classroom newsletters for the playground app and review staff postings for quality and consistency.
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