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Head Teacher

First LearningRochester, NY, US
13 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Description : Purpose :

To be responsible for the general supervision (of children and classroom staff) and management of one classroom by performing the duties necessary to provide a safe, nurturing, stimulating and educational environment for children. This includes allowing the children to grow at their own pace and gain in social, physical, emotional and cognitive development.

Reports To : Director, Assistant Director or other designated Administrator

Supervises : Assistant Teachers

Works as a Team with : Head Teacher in adjoining or designated classroom(s)

  • Jointly develops lesson plans and classroom activities with Head Teacher
  • Manages classroom in cooperation and conjunction with Head Teacher

Requirements :

  • Able to observe, see, hear and respond to children's needs, emergencies and conflicts that might occur in a classroom, on the playground, other Center areas, or on field trips
  • Able to lift approximately 30 pounds from the floor to a waist high table 25 - 30 times daily
  • Able to reach a child 20 - 30 feet away within 30 seconds
  • Able to crouch to a child's height, maintain eye contact at the child's level, and sit on the floor for extended periods of time on a regular basis
  • Good health as confirmed by a physician's statement and proof of being free of tuberculosis
  • New York State Registry clearance
  • Criminal History Fingerprint clearance

    • Responsibilities :

  • Adhering to all policies and procedures of First Learning Child Care and the child care licensing regulations of the New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS)
  • The care, safety and well-being of all children in the classroom, including attending to children's personal needs, e.g., diapering, toileting, feeding, washing, clothing, comforting, preparing for rest
  • Planning and implementing an age-appropriate, open-ended program which coincides with the philosophy of the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)
  • Preparing an inviting, clean and organized classroom environment with learning centers and hands-on activities which coincides with the philosophy of NAEYC
  • Delegating program responsibilities to an appropriate person in his / her absence
  • Interacting frequently with children in a positive, respectful, responsive and encouraging manner which follows the guidelines of NAEYC
  • Orienting and actively supervising children by overseeing both small and large groups of children
  • Developing parent relationships and communicating directly with parents on a regular basis,including classroom orientation, daily child activity reports, and at least biannual progress reports
  • Maintaining classroom records and keeping necessary written documentation
  • Maintaining knowledge of classroom children's allergies, advising all staff and acting accordingly
  • Maintaining a positive work climate, meeting deadlines and organizing classroom procedures
  • Communicating effectively and directly with other staff
  • Providing timely supervisor reports outlining needs, problems, suggestions for improvement, etc.
  • Supervising, training, coaching and developing staff assigned to the classroom
  • Measuring progress of children and staff and creating systems to improve, modify and remediate
  • Assisting supervisor and rendering staff support to all other classrooms and employees as necessary
  • Supervising and maintaining general housekeeping and repair of assigned areas and common space
  • Performing administrative duties as necessary for the classroom and Center operations
  • Maintaining current Aspire account to record education and training with QualitystarsNY
  • Completing 15 hours of early childhood training within the first 6 months and every year thereafter

    • Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

  • Knowledge of NYS child care regulations
  • Knowledge of and ability to implement developmentally appropriate practices and age appropriate activities which correspond with NAEYC guidelines
  • Effective and tactful oral and written communication skills
  • Effective supervisory skills and role modeling practices
  • Ability to maintain positive relationships with children, co-workers, and parents
  • Ability to use constructive methods for maintaining group control and individual behaviors
  • Ability to use sound judgment and tact
  • Ability to work on a team as a team leader
  • Ability to organize and problem solve effectively
  • Flexibility (especially in scheduling and practice to respond to the needs of the program)
  • Creativity and patience

    • Training and Experience :

    Preschool Head Teacher

  • Associate’s degree in Early Childhood, Child Development or related field, OR
  • Child Development Associate (CDA) or 9 college credits in Early Childhood, Child Development or a related field AND two years experience related to caring for children

    • Infant / Toddler Head Teacher

  • In addition to the above, 1 year of specific training and / or experience in infant or toddler care OR
  • Infant / Toddler Child Care Credential

    • School-Age Head Teacher

  • Associate’s degree in Child Development, recreation, or related field OR
  • High School Diploma AND two years experience working with children under 13 years of age
  • Demonstrated commitment to and interest in professional growth through education, work experience and involvement with the early childhood community.

    • Requirements :

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