Lead Teacher

Responsibilities:

• Has a thorough understanding of Head Start Performance Standards.

• Sets up/ maintains an appropriate classroom environment for preschool children.

• Plans and implements a curriculum of developmentally appropriate activities for the children using the Creative Curriculum.

• Assesses individual children’s strengths and areas in need of improvement (daily observation notes, formal assessments 3 times yearly) using Teaching Strategies Gold.

• Incorporates parent involvement through monthly class meetings, and parent conferences/home visits twice annually.

• Adapts and incorporates curriculum for children with special needs in coordination with written IEP’s team planning and parental input, as well as referral out for evaluations.

• Attends team meetings monthly.

• Attends regular supervision meetings with supervisors.

• Participates in available training opportunities (in-service, conferences).

• Any other duties as assigned by the Supervisor or Director.

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