Lead Teacher l Job Riverside area,California USA,Education / Teaching

Lead Teacher l

Summary:

The Lead Teacher I assumes responsibility for the general supervision, development, education, and assessment of children assigned to their care. Ensure that Title 22 and Title 5 regulations are followed through the organization of the educational environment, and the development and supervision of the team of educators.

Responsibilities include:

Role and Responsibilities:

Plan, supervise and implement the program in accordance with the policies and philosophy of FSA Child Development Services, Community Care Licensing, and NAEYC Program Standards
Develop and follow a daily schedule that allows for a variety of activities that support all aspects of the child's development, with required and appropriate percentages of time for indoor and outdoor activities, supporting both large and small/fine motor development and allows for creative expression
Engage and lead the educators to engage in DAP interactions throughout the day and all activities, facilitating and scaffolding the development of social skills through quality interactions
Develop and maintain relationships with the children and their families. Strive to learn about the family and community of each child to integrate developmentally appropriate learning throughout the curriculum
Lead and Participate in the New Family Orientation, Family Language Interviews, and transition plan processes, helping families and children acclimate to new environments, and begin building solid relationships
Complete and maintain the following reports and documents including but not limited to health checks, ratios, meal counts, injury reports, unusual mark reports, DRDP, ERS (For CDSS classrooms, ERS Checklist for CDE classrooms), ASQ, and learning plans. For Infants - Daily meal records, sleep records, and quarterly needs and service plans
Maintain the classroom, environment, and interactions with a minimum of a good ERS rating (CDSS applicable)
Organize the opening and/or closing routines, including preparation for the current or next day's program activities, ensuring the environment is always ready for the children
Review and evaluate the performance of the Associate Teacher(s) and Classroom Assistant(s)
Lead the assessment process for all children, including DRDP assessments and portfolios through Learning Genie, ASQ-3 and ASQ-SE, and the parent conferences for both DRDP and ASQ. Download a new group report with the completion of each individual DRDP assessment. Compile a DRDP Summary of Findings twice per year, as assigned by the director
Conduct ERS observation / Scoring as assigned, and complete the correlating summary of findings (CDSS applicable)
Assign Associates and Assistants to complete some DRDP portfolios and assessments within the guidelines of their job descriptions. Provide oversight and guidance to each educator throughout the process
Use the DRDP Group and Individual reports, along with the CA Learning Foundations and Curriculum Frameworks to assess the needs of the children and develop learning plans
Create and maintain a NAEYC classroom portfolio demonstrating compliance with the NAEYC standards for high quality programs
Lead appropriate nap / rest periods. Children in full day programs are to be provided the opportunity to rest, but if do not fall asleep within a reasonable timeframe, they are to be provided alternate activities while their peer's nap. Children are not to be forced to stay on their cot once they have rested or awakened. For staff working in an infant licensed classroom - Safe sleep training and procedures must be strictly followed
Monitor and participate in toileting/diapering and other health routines (Diapering, toilet training, mucus management, helping children complete appropriate handwashing as needed). This includes toilet training of any child, regardless of age
Train the educators under direct supervision to perform lead teacher responsibilities in their absence and provide opportunities for them to improve their skills, thus essentially preparing Assistants and Associates to be prepared for promotion opportunities. Complete a documented bi-monthly supervision record for each (more frequently if…


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