Early Head Start Lead Teacher

Do you want to work in a safe, fulfilling, and family oriented environment? Do you have a passion for serving the community? Then SRCAA is the place for you! Department: Head Start Status: Non-Exempt Reports To: Center Manager Schedule: Full-time Pay Range: $14.
00 - $16.
50 per hour Position Statement: Early Head Start Lead Teachers are responsible for providing day to day care to infants/toddlers and two-year-olds in an attractive, warm and nurturing learning environment; using a developmentally appropriate curriculum and assessment; and building responsive relationships with children and families.
The Early Head Start Lead Teacher is also responsible for providing comprehensive services to children/families in order to achieve the goal of a successful and meaningful classroom experience.
This position actively promotes school readiness and set appropriate goals that address the five essential domains (social-emotional, cognition, perceptual motor and physical development, language/literacy and approaches to learning).
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 teacher, related to classroom responsibilities.
Develops and implements a developmentally appropriate, multi-cultural curriculum for children.
Works cooperatively with support staff (Center Manager) in the provision of direct services and the development of goals for children with disabilities.
Performs duties in accordance with CLASS and School Readiness goals and requirements.
Participates 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.
Provide and maintain active supervision to children at all times 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.
Directs classroom activities and maintains appropriate discipline by redirecting and modeling.
Encourages all children to participate fully in activities at all levels of interest and ability.
Supports 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.
Support the development of relationships between children and their families Oversees 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.
Assumes 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 bus monitor, nutrition assistant or custodian.
Willingness and ability to assist and support center operations as deemed necessary by program management.
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Ensures Active Supervision at all times indoor learning environment, outdoor learning environment, during transitions, and on field trips, while on bus, etc.
Perform additional duties as assigned by immediate supervisor.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Knowledge of North Carolina Division of Child Care Rules and Regulations Knowledge of various software programs such as MS Words, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, Child Plus and TSG Ability to handle multiple tasks often simultaneously.
Strong problem-solving skills.
Ability to handle stressful and sensitive situations in a professional manner.
Ability to interpret and implement complex policies and regulations.
Ability to work independently and maintain professional boundaries and confidentiality.
Ability to exercise tact and discretion in all employee interactions.
Strong organization and time management and leadership skills, ability to meet deadlines.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation, able to periodically attend out of town conferences and training sessions.
Qualifications Minimum: Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development (or related field), computer literate, 2 years of experience teaching infants, toddlers and two-year-olds, training in communication with infants/toddlers and two-year-olds, parents and staff, training in safety issues, good oral, written and organization skills.
Preferred: BS Degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development or related field), 1 year of management/supervisory experience, and above minimum qualifications.
*Official Transcripts will be required to validate degrees which may require confirmation of up to 16 credit hours of coursework relating to Early Childhood Education.
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 characteristics.