Early Learning Center Instructional Leader

Summary

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• Provides instructional leadership to ensure the highest standards of effective curriculum delivery and implementation, and classroom management;
• Plans, implements, and evaluates instructional programs with teachers, including learning objectives, instructional strategies, and assessment techniques;
• Reviews and monitors curriculum and lesson plan development and implementation;
• Oversees the planning and implementation of age-appropriate educational programs at the site level;
• Monitors children’s progress to ensure activities are meeting the students' educational and developmental needs;
• Reviews individual child observations, assessments, and family conference forms to ensure adherence to the Intentional Teaching cycle and developmentally appropriate practice;
• Oversees the implementation of all Support Plans;
• Attends and participates in all Support Plan meetings with families, staff, and outside agencies, to include proper documentation;

• Provides instructional leadership to ensure the highest standards of effective curriculum delivery and implementation, and classroom management;
• Plans, implements, and evaluates instructional programs with teachers, including learning objectives, instructional strategies, and assessment techniques;
• Reviews and monitors curriculum and lesson plan development and implementation;
• Oversees the planning and implementation of age-appropriate educational programs at the site level;
• Monitors children’s progress to ensure activities are meeting the students' educational and developmental needs;
• Reviews individual child observations, assessments, and family conference forms to ensure adherence to the Intentional Teaching cycle and developmentally appropriate practice;
• Oversees the implementation of all Support Plans;
• Attends and participates in all Support Plan meetings with families, staff, and outside agencies, to include proper documentation;

• Ensures that the site consistently meets the Office of Early Childhood (OEC) and National Association for the Education of Youth and Children (NAEYC) health and safety standards;
• Follows defined State and YWCA Hartford Region protocols for reporting suspected child abuse or neglect, including documentation, notification of OEC, NAEYC, and Department of Children and Families (DCF) when applicable;
• Monitors and ensures compliance with and ongoing achievement of state licensing, NAEYC accreditation, and school readiness standards;
• Ensures staff adherence to the YWCA Hartford Region’s Positive Guidance Policy and the Atypical Behavior process;
• Ensures that staff are utilizing the Name-to-Face Accountability to ensure the safety and well-being of children;
• Monitors the consistent application of defined YWCA Hartford Region’s policies and procedures;

• Provides guidance and assistance to staff in the delivery of high-quality programs and services;
• Oversees program staff and performs monthly observation and evaluation, including documenting and tracking of evaluations;
• Provides performance feedback within 24 hours, including identifying performance improvement needs and working with the Site Managers to create corrective actions and/or staff development plans;
• Confers with staff regarding professional growth and works with them to develop and accomplish goals;
• Addresses and supports teachers with professional development opportunities, including college registration, applying for resources, and seeking out grant and financial aid opportunities;
• Assists in planning and providing effective staff development activities;
• Prioritizes the needs of teachers and develops credible and trusting relationships;
• Provides prompt and attentive support while quickly and effectively helping staff find solutions to problems related to their development;
• Clearly and effectively communicates information to teachers;
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