The job of Early Childhood Education Lead is done for the purpose/s of providing quality care for children in the Districts Early Childhood Extension Program.
Essential Functions:
- Arranges the environment
- Assumes tasks assigned by the Site Director and/or Program director
- Attends required staff meetings and obtains a minimum of 18 hours of jobrelated training each year with verification of attendance to be placed in personnel file
- Communicates with parents in a positive and effective manner acknowleding and greeting parents visitors and children when they arrive and depart
- Documents communications phone messages written correspondence parental requests and concerns
- Facilitates childrens activities in various areas e.g. physical social emotional and cognitive etc.
- Follows the Casa Grande Elementary School District Governing Board Policies and Procedures Community Services Staff Handbook and the rules and regulations of the Department of Health Services and accreditation agency
- Maintains a clean and organized inside and outside environment
- Maintains accountability of children making sure they are signed in and out daily by an authorized person
- Maintains emergency information and signin sheets for each child
- Maintains ongoing communication with the Site Leader and other staff members
- Monitors supplies and maintenance needs of the facility
- Participates in childrens activities
- Provides an atmosphere where children are safe and feel nurtured and valued
- Provides information for the sites monthly newsletter
- Responsible for creating written activity/lesson plans and for posting current activity/lesson plans lunch and snack menus and Look What We Did Today board
- Responsible for reading the Staff Notebook and signing in and out daily
- Responsible for the supervision of children and the implementation of acitvities
- Uses appropriate and positive discipline and communication techniques with staff parents and children
- Assists other personnel as may be required
Requirements:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Preemployment proficiency test
- Criminal justice/fingerprint clearance
- Ability to read write and communicate clearly in English
This is a 10 month School Year position only.