Early Education Program LEAD Teacher; Preschool

Job Overview

Early Education Program LEAD TEACHER (PRESCHOOL)
Starting Date:
Immediately

• Plan and implement developmentally appropriate curriculum based on child assessment data.
• Oversee ongoing child assessment, using tools provided by the agency; support other classroom staff in the use of the tools.
• Develop and implement individual plans for children based on child assessment data.
• Develop and implement successful teaching strategies.
• Oversee the completion of all required family and progress reports.
• Identify child developmental concerns and consult with Center Director, Family Support Clinicians, and others to develop/implement individual accommodation plans.
• Develop a classroom environment that supports the social/emotional development of all children.
• Organize and maintain a stimulating and nurturing classroom environment in compliance with all licensing, accreditation, and agency standards.
• Supervise, monitor, and interact with children throughout the day, maintaining their safety.
• Develop warm nurturing relationships with all children.
• Maintain all required documentation of classroom activities and children’s progress in compliance with licensing, accreditation, and agency standards.
• Maintain open and supportive communication with families.
• Refer concerns expressed by families to Director and share observations regarding parent-child interactions.
• Hold conferences with families.
• Communicate with families through daily contact, bi-weekly reports, newsletters, etc. and maintain documentation of all communication.
• Develop/complete an annual Professional Development Plan (also under supervisory).
• Develop an annual Classroom Action Plan utilizing program evaluation and child assessment data; provide leadership in completing Action Plan goals.
• Attend staff, team, and curriculum meetings, training, and supervision as required.
• Help organize and attend Center family meetings and other Center events.
• Actively participate in and facilitate Team, curriculum and other classroom meetings.
• Assist in food preparation and clean up, participate in mealtimes.
• Follow all agency policies and procedures and document as required.
• Show willingness to work a flexible schedule.
• Perform all other assigned duties.

• Serve as the team leader and a role model for classroom staff.
• Plan and facilitate regular teaching team curriculum meetings.
• Provide on-going supervision of classroom staff.
• Complete performance evaluations of teachers and teacher assistants with Center Director, including a professional development plan, supporting staff in reaching their goals.
• Assist Center Director in orienting and supervising all volunteers and student interns.

• Communicate with families through daily contact/notes, bi-weekly reports and newsletters, maintaining documentation of all communication.
• Meet with parents/guardians at least every three months regarding their child’s development.
• Provide parents/guardians with initial adjustment report and developmental reports every three months.
• Encourage parents’/guardian’s involvement in planning for their child and classroom activities.
• Develop and implement activities that link home with classroom activities.
• Perform any other duties as required.

• DEEC Lead Teacher Preschool Certified – Required
• DEEC Lead Teacher Infant/Toddler Certified – Preferred
• Two years of experience teaching preschool – Required
• BA in Early Childhood Education or a BA out of field with 36 ECE credits – Preferred
• Knowledge of and familiarity with the Guidelines for Preschool Learning Experiences and MA Curriculum Frameworks – Required
• Knowledge of and familiarity with using the Massachusetts Early Learning Guidelines for Infants and Toddlers – Preferred
• Demonstrated ability to successfully complete all job description responsibilities.
• Warm and nurturing personality.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule.
• Demonstrated classroom management skills.
• Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to developmentally appropriate practice.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills both written…