Lead Teacher (Rowan and Davidson Counties)

Location : Rowan & Davidson County

Department : Head Start

Status : Non-Exempt

Reports To : Center Manager

Schedule : Full-time

Pay : $19.19 per hour

MULTIPLE VACANCIES THROUGHOUT DAVIDSON AND ROWAN COUNTY!!!

Position Purpose

The Head Start Lead Teacher is responsible for providing a successful, safe, and supervised educational setting for children enrolled in SRCAA Head Start / Early Head Start programs. The Lead Teacher actively promotes school readiness and sets appropriate goals that address the five essential domains (social-emotional, cognitive, language / literacy, perceptual motor and physical development, and approaches to learning). This position also develops individual learning goals and provides ongoing assessment of the developmental process to facilitate the transition into kindergarten. This position requires a culture of safety and positive reinforcement with continuity of care which includes active supervision strategies and encourages parent family community engagement in all aspects of the program.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide supervision, guidance and support to teachers, related to classroom responsibilities.
• Develop and implement a developmentally appropriate, multi-cultural curriculum for children.
• Work cooperatively with support staff (Center Manager) in the provision of direct services and the development of goals for children with disabilities.
• Perform duties in accordance with CLASS and School Readiness goals and requirements.
• Participate in team planning of curriculum with teacher, using and encouraging appropriate input from parents; Implements federal, state, and local health and safety policies and procedures; NC Day Care regulations.
• Ensure the learning environment supports the Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework.
• Responsible for planning and implementing plans for individual children, small and large groups, with input from Teacher.
• Always provide and maintain active supervision to children by providing and maintaining a safe, healthy learning indoor and outdoor environment and while on field trips.
• Develop and utilize integrated curriculum plans, which reflect mandated elements and components, parental and cultural influences, and promote the social, emotional, physical and cognitive development of the children enrolled.
• Follow a consistent schedule, which includes small / large group experiences, choice time, music / movement, large / small motor activities, skill development, meals and effective transitions between activities.
• Encourage experimentation, exploration, problem-solving, cooperation, socialization, and ask open-ended questions, provide quality feedback and listen respectfully.
• Direct classroom activities and maintain appropriate discipline by redirecting and modeling.
• Encourage all children to participate fully in activities at all levels of interest and ability.
• Support the development of relationships between children and their families.
• Prepare classroom materials to support developmentally appropriate curriculum plans; create and change learning centers as needed.
• Oversee maintenance, upkeep, inventory of classroom supplies, materials and equipment.
• Responsible for conducting two home visits and two parent / teacher conferences annually for each child enrolled.
• Assume the responsibilities of teachers and / or other Lead Teacher in their absence, as assigned.
• Responsible for utilizing volunteers, substitutes, or other staff members in the absence of a bus monitor, nutrition assistant or custodian.
• Willingness and ability to assist and support center operations as deemed necessary by program management.
• Always Ensure Active Supervision indoor learning environment, outdoor learning environment, during transitions, and on field trips, while on bus, etc.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by immediate supervisor.

Daily Responsibilities

Weekly Responsibilities

Monthly Responsibilities

Quarterly Responsibilities

Parent and Community Engagement

Compliance and Reporting

Environmental Health and Safety

Professional and Ethical Standard

ERSEA (Eligibility, Recruitment, Selection, Enrollment and Attendance / Participation)

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Qualifications

Associate Degree in Child Development or Early Childhood Education, or equivalent coursework.

SRCAA, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected classes.