Senior Attorney Development Coordinator

Mission Statement

Lead Teachers have the overall responsibility to ensure the integration of children, family, community and organization services into the classroom and home visits of all participating families within their assigned unit. Lead Teachers will monitor training and provide leadership for the assistant teachers assigned to their unit in a manner that effectively communicates best practices and models comprehensive service provision to all participating Head Start families.

• Educational background:
  • Baccalaureate degree in Early Childhood Education or closely related field
  • Evidence of a continuing commitment to personal growth
• Required knowledge:
  • Theory and practice in early childhood education
  • Theory and practice in family focused intervention strategies
  • Revised Head Start/Early Head Start performance standards
  • NAEYC accreditation requirements
  • High/Scope curriculum
• Required experience:
  • Classroom experience with preschool children
  • Family focused intervention strategies
  • Supervising paraprofessional staff and/or volunteers providing health information and referral
• Other essential skills and attributes:
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Knowledge of management practices and supervision experience possibly from a variety of sources
  • Enthusiasm for the program
  • An awareness that individuals can choose to effect change
  • Ability to transfer information effectively to Family Educators II and Classroom Assistants
  • Complete criminal record check from Department of Health & Welfare’s Criminal History Unit prior to consideration for hire

• Active supervision requires focused attention and intentional observation of children at all times. The Active Supervision Protocol will be followed at all times.

• Set up a classroom schedule appropriate for NAEYC guidelines and High/Scope curriculum. Include representation of each individual's culture as well as the local culture shared by all. Plan, implement, evaluate and modify child activities, daily classroom activities, involving staff, and volunteers.
• Second Step & Child Protection Unit will be followed as part of daily routine.

• Monitor to assure that anti-bias/multicultural principles are being followed.
• Observe and document the developmental level of each child. Individualize using appropriate tools and information from parents, staff, and professionals to create an individualized plan for each enrolled child.
• Participate in Individualized Education Plan (IEP) meetings for assigned children with special needs taking the role of resource person and parent advocate. Collaborate with Mental Health/Disabilities Coordinator to see that the Family Service Worker has the resources and information necessary for effective participation in IEP meetings for families assigned to them.
• Monitor to assure that developmentally appropriate practices are being followed in the classroom.
• Monitor and track classroom activities and atmosphere to ensure program compliance. Track screenings and evaluations.
• Monitor and track child attendance to share information with the Center Supervisor and ERSEA/Systems Specialist. Absence of three days or more will be followed with a plan.

• Supervise assigned classroom…