State Pre K Lead Teacher

POSITION SUMMARY:

Heritage Park YMCA Early Learning Center is seeking a temporary State Pre-K Lead Teacher for the months of November, December, and January. There is potential for extended employment.

This position supports the work of the YMCA, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibilities. Under the guidance of the Early Childhood Director and or Ed Coordinator the Lead Teacher shall have the responsibilities for the overall operation of the assigned classroom. The Lead Teacher insures that the classroom maintains the standards of instruction that follow the Rhode Island Early Learning and Development Standards (RIELDS).ESSENTIAL

DAILY FUNCTIONS:

Establish a warm and professional rapport with all children and families in the classroom.

Maintain healthy and safety standards in the classroom

Comply with all RI State PK Performance Standards Complete all assessments, screening and documentation required for the program in Teaching Strategies Gold Online using timeline given at the beginning of the school year Develop integrated, developmentally appropriate, standards-based curriculum for children designed to promote social, emotional, physical and cognitive growth through the use of the RIELDs, the Boston Public School Curriculum and Curriculum Expectations given by Ed Coordinator at the beginning of the year Maintain accurate daily attendance, daily activities and meal tracking using Pro Care (CACFP)
Ensure cleanliness of the classroom including counter tops, sinks and tables

Greet families and children as they enter or exit the classroom and or building

Ensure the Teacher Assistant understands the plan for the day and can be supportive to the needs of the children

Support social and emotional development and positive guidance in the classroom using Conscious Discipline strategies

Design an appropriate room arrangement to support the goals of the age of the children using the ECERS-3 tool as a guide

Observe and document the individual progress of each child through authentic assessment practices for the dual purpose of informing classroom instruction and curriculum and communicate children’s’ progress with families through TSG assessment tools and conferences (Family Conference Forms need to be approved before sending

Ensure lesson plans/newsletters are submitted to Ed Coordinator based on the schedule given out at the beginning of each school year Ensure appropriate active supervision of children at all times of the day (especially in the bathroom, playground and transitions) using documentation tools given by Supervisor Be familiar with DHS licensing regulations, and Family Handbook Develop a yearly Professional Development Plan that is aligned to the RI Workforce Knowledge Competencies, which will include 20 hour of training in a related field.

Participate in all staff trainings and parent/staff meetings and other mandatory or required meetings during the year for both RIPK and Heritage Park.

Complete the duties or provide coverage as assigned by the Ed Coordinator/Director of the program

Classroom observations will be conducted throughout the year. Classroom improvement plan goals will be established in October and work on throughout the year.

EXPECTATIONS:

Participate and attend 4 Family Engagement Activities, actively plan one of the 4 Family Engagement Nights run by the center. In addition attend the September Family Advisory Meeting and one additional meeting during the school year. Schedule will be provided in August of each year.

Lead Teachers are expected to be present during the 180 days the children are present in the classroom unless sick. The vacation time is determined by the school calendar and will…