Early Education Lead Teacher

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• Focusing on creating and implementing curriculum for a multi-age classroom. Ensure state regulations are maintained at all times. Supervise staff supporting the classroom.
• Location :
• South Burlington School District / Chamberlin
• Summary :
• Responsible for the development, implementation, and direct supervision of site-specific School’s Out Early Education staff, programming and related activities.
• Essential Duties and Responsibilities :
• Administers the operation of the assigned early education program by :
• Planning, coordinating, and implementing a weekly schedule of activities to ensure a balanced program, a welcoming environment, and maintaining focus on the developmental and academic needs of all participants.
• Maintaining compliance with state regulations for early childhood programs.
• Establishing and practicing emergency evacuation procedures and drills no less than once a month.
• Supervising the daily work of assigned staff. Assisting in the preparation and delivery of training, and conducting annual evaluations of assigned staff.
• Managing and approving timesheets for payroll. Purchasing program snacks and supplies within the provided budget and processing invoices and checking account receipts.
• Managing the site’s fiscal responsibilities, such as budget maintenance, tracking purchases, fee assessments, as well as approving timesheets for payroll.
• Keeping accurate records of attendance, parental permissions, and program offerings and activities.
• Collecting, examining, and analyzing program data.
• Ensuring proper supervision of children is maintained at all times.
• Assisting with the planning, coordination, and supervision of students for monthly field trips.
• Maintaining regular communications and professional relationships with supervisor, staff, participants, parents / guardians, volunteers, teachers and designated school administrators by :
• Preparing and publishing monthly newsletters containing highlights of past activities, and providing advance notice of future activities and field trips.
• Creating and maintaining colorful and interesting displays and bulletin boards to promote activities and provide pertinent information.
• Completing monthly reports for the School’s Out Program Administrator containing a summary of activities, recommended actions, needs, concerns, and success highlights. Reports incidents involving students and / or staff immediately to the School’s Out Program Administrator.
• Actively participating in regular meetings with program colleagues to develop appropriate activities to meet the needs of participants.
• Actively participating in regular meetings with preschool / EEE staff to establish consistency between programs and meet the needs of participants.
• Actively participating in the school crisis team, other committees, or may attend meetings (e.g., PBIS) as assigned by the Assistant Program Administrator.
• Interacting with students, staff, parents / guardians, and the school community in a constructive manner to create a positive and welcoming learning environment.
• Participating in public relations activities to promote the program and District.
• Conducting monthly staff meetings.
• Participates in training and professional development that is deemed necessary by the School’s Out Program Administrator and in compliance with the District and the Agency of Human Services licensing regulations.
• May perform other duties as assigned, including but not limited to : assuming responsibility for program operations in the absence of the Schools Out Program Assistant Administrator. Such responsibility may also include supporting the afterschool program.
• Supervisory Responsibilities :
• Supervises site specific School’s Out Early Education staff. Is responsible for the daily operation of the site program including the planning, delivery, and assessment of site activities, and the training and supervision of assigned staff. Assists with interviewing and hiring.All responsibilities are carried out in accordance with the District’s policies and procedures and applicable laws.

_Qualification Requirements : To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions._

• Education and / or Experience :
• Bachelor’s Degree in early childhood development, elementary education, recreation, or a related area and 2 years of direct work experience with school age children or and Associates Degree in early childhood development, recreation, or a related area and 4 years of direct work experience with school-age children required. A variance in education and / or experience may be considered consistent with the supervisor's review against established DCF criteria.
• Certificates, Licenses, Registrations :
• At least a Vermont Early Childhood Career Ladder Level Four (4) A or B Certificate; or at least a bachelor degree from an accredited college with a major or concentration in Early Childhood, Child or Human Development, Elementary Education, Special Education with a birth to eight (8) years of age focus, or Child and Family Services and at least twelve (12) months experience working with groups of children from grade three (3) or younger; or at least a bachelor degree from an accredited college with at least successful completion of thirty (30) college credits with an early childhood or school age focus and at least twelve (12) months experience working with groups of children from grade three (3) or younger; or hold at least a current Vermont Agency of Education teaching license with an endorsement in Early Childhood, Early Childhood Special Education, or Elementary Education. Must also be certified in First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS), Crisis Prevention Institute Training (CPI), Second Step Basic Specialized Care. Must maintain Advanced Specialized Care annual certificate.
• Language Skills :
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general periodicals, journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedures. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from individuals and groups.
• Other Skills and Abilities :
• Demonstrated knowledge in instructional strategies, developmental learning, communication strategies, use of age-appropriate materials, and specialized instructional techniques (vocational skills, social skills, speech-language skills.) Knowledge of learning disabilities, cognitive impairments, autism spectrum disorders, and communication impairments. Knowledge of special education teaching methods, theories, and laws. Good understanding of standard classroom operations and teaching methods; good ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form and demonstrated active listening and advocacy skills. Ability to plan, organize, and manage time effectively. Ability to perform duties with awareness of all District requirements and Board policies. Demonstrated ongoing commitment to workplace diversity, sustainability, and delivering exceptional customer service.
• Physical Demands :
• _The physical demands described here are typical of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions._

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, run, sit, talk, and hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is required to interact with students, staff, parents / guardians, and the public, and to meet deadlines with severe time constraints. Responsible for the safety and well-being of students and the work output of staff. The employee must occasionally lift and / or move up to 50 pounds (i.e. equipment, assist with mobilizing students.) Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job the employee will drive occasionally.

• Work Environment :
• _The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. _While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works in temperatures above 90° and below 32°.

The noise level in this environment is quiet to loud depending upon the location and the particular activity.

Job Type : Full-time

Pay : From $25.00 per hour

Expected hours : 40 per week

Benefits :

• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Ability to Commute :

• South Burlington, VT 05403 (Required)

Ability to Relocate :

• South Burlington, VT 05403 : Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location : In person