Birth to Three Lead Teacher

Birth to Three Lead Teacher

Exemption Status:
Full Time

Exempt - Salaried $48,430.99 - $54,987.78

Under the general direction of the Director of School Operations and the direct supervision of the Mentor Teacher, the Birth to Three Lead Teacher will develop and implement individual educational plans for children, supporting their social, intellectual, linguistic, physical, and emotional development appropriate to their age and stage of development. The Lead Teacher will be responsible for implementing all programming requirements in adherence to performance and outcomes standards prescribed by multiple funding and model requirements.

• Participate in training to build an understanding of the Educare Model of early learning programming, remain up to date in required curriculum training and any other trainings as assigned or required;
• Implement curriculum to support lesson planning;
• Provide a dual language model in the classroom;
• Perform the functions of this position with a strong understanding of Developmentally Appropriate Practices and Child Development;
• Plan and implement learning experiences that promote all developmental areas, including improving the readiness of children for school by developing their language acquisition and vocabulary through a balanced, dual language approach that supports both Spanish and English;
• Function as an “on-site” Director by the DCFS Licensing regulations;
• Guide and facilitate activities of the children, including daily activities, walking field trips, and selecting and arranging equipment and materials in the classroom;
• Cooperate with other staff and classroom groups to maintain the smooth functioning of the center, adapting as needed to meet the needs of the children and their development;
• Maintain a comprehensive and ongoing portfolio assessment for each child, including observations in each area and developmental assessment completed three times a year;
• Conduct home visits at least twice a year and two parent conferences to discuss the child's individual development and progress, assist parents in developing observational skills and solicit parent observations;
• Participate and engage in school’s special events;
• Eat with and assist children in development of social and self-help skills and sound nutritional practices;
• Guide children's acquisition of social skills;
• Attend staff training, meetings, and parent meetings as requested;
• Work with the Teacher Assistant, Teacher Aide, and volunteers to use and develop their skills and abilities in planning and carrying out classroom activities;
• Maintain a safe and healthy classroom environment, ensuring equipment, furniture, materials, and supplies are properly maintained and stored;
• Use the playground as an extension of the classroom and ensure it is safe;
• Assist in implementing an IFSP (Individual Family Service Plan) and seek clarification for any aspects that are not well understood;
• Assist in recruiting families for the program;
• Write weekly observations per assessment procedure;
• Complete and submit required forms and records in a timely and accurate fashion, e.g., lesson plans, portfolio forms, assessment, time sheets, meal reports, etc.;
• Actively assist in transition activities;
• Participate in reflective supervision;
• Actively participate in the development and implementation of a personal Professional Development Plan;
• Assure that files are complete, accurate, confidential, and maintained appropriately, and set up and maintain an environment in the classroom that promotes learning, accommodating children’s interests and the need to scaffold learning by switching or rotating materials in learning centers on a regular basis;
• In cooperation with the classroom team, support children in performing routine duties such as toileting, hand washing, cleanup, and supervision of children at all times, including outdoor play;
• Meet with Supervisor, Family Engagement Specialist and team members on a regular basis to review classroom and child data, develop an action plan, and support goal achievement through active collaboration;
• Conduct parent-teacher conferences twice a year and home visits twice a year;
• Maint…