Lead Teacher

Description:

Each Lead Teacher will ensure that all children reach developmentally appropriate milestones through the implementation of evidence- based curricula, individualized support and high quality learning environments. Lead Teachers will focus on making sure that all the children and families will be ready to be successful in Kindergarten and in life, while ensuring that all Head Start Performance Standards and site- specific funding regulations are met or exceeded.

Responsibilities:

Under the direct supervision of the site’s Education Director, the Lead Teacher’s responsibilities include the following: 

Curriculum and Instruction

• Promote high-quality teaching and learning in the classroom that leads to children’s school readiness.

• Provide responsive care to all children through individualized planning, instruction, and supervision.

• Plan and establish an environment in which children develop trusting and accepting relationships with adults and peers that foster growth and development.

• Design and execute a developmentally appropriate and integrated curriculum which provides opportunities for children’s meaningful exploration.

Record Maintenance, Screening and Assessment

• Responsible for maintaining accurate educational records and portfolios on each child. Responsible for implementing child observations, screening and assessments. This includes ensuring that all children receive a developmental and behavioral screen within the first 45 days of school and assessment at three time points over the course of the year (November, February and May)
• Observe and document students development to request additional support from Education Director through internal referral process

Family Engagement

• Encourage parent involvement and communication through a variety of methods (e.g., newsletters, bulletin boards, classroom events, center-wide activities, and “open-door” policy).

• Facilitate meetings with families when there are outstanding developmental or behavioral needs with children.

• Depending on the Center and the funding requirements, participate in home visits, Parent/Teacher conferences, Open Houses, and/or Family Days.

Professional Development

• Participate AND attend all agency offered trainings, workshops, in-service days, and/or all-staff conferences.
• Maintain certification requirements and proof of attendance in professional activities.
• Support the growth of the center including participating in program-wide goal setting and individual and program self-assessment.
• Oversee additional teachers and volunteers in the classroom.
• Participate in all DOHMH Required Trainings
• Maintain active membership with Aspire AND “Registered” status with TEACH Account, both linked to CA

Health and Safety

• Adhere to all state and city licensing requirements, teacher child/ratios, CPR/first aid certification, Child Abuse Mandate, and Infectious Control Certification.

• Maintain a safe and healthy environment for children.

And other related duties as assigned, at the discretion of the Educational Director and /or Children’s Aid.

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