Lead Preschool Teacher
Lead Preschool Teacher
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Job Description
Are you a socially conscious dedicated individual who is committed to building a better future for children families and their communities If so join us as we support early childhood education programs across the country to create positive outcomes for the children and families served.
The Lead Preschool Teacher (NonDistrict) is responsible for leading a Head Start classroom of 34yearold children. The position works collaboratively with an assistant teacher family members and other staff to achieve positive outcomes for children of all abilities.
Job Responsibilities:
Implements a childcentered curriculum and learning environment that encourages positive social interaction active engagement in learning and selfmotivation to promote development in all domains for children of all abilities.
Addresses challenging behaviors by observing to determine possible causes of the behavior implementing preventive measures teaching the child new social and communication skills and partnering with families to support the child at home.
Uses observations of children and anecdotal notes to document childrens progress and individualize curriculum.
Creates partnerships with families to establish positive interaction patterns in program school and home.
Provides classroom experiences that are developmentally linguistically culturally and ageappropriate for the children served.
Provides a print rich environment in which children develop literacy numeracy and social skills using increasingly complex language and problemsolving abilities.
Implements daily lesson plans in response to childrens needs and interests incorporating observations anecdotal record keeping knowledge of early childhood development and the key experiences.
Integrates Individual Education Plans (IEPs) for children with disabilities.
Provides children with a consistent classroom routine.
Provides supervision and ensures the safety and security of children at all times in accordance with Head Start and day care licensing requirements.
Supervises and eats nutritionally prepared meals with the children as a curriculum activity to model good nutrition and proper social skills for preschool children.
Supervises all classroom field trips and outdoor activities.
Job Requirements:
1. Associate or bachelors degree in child development early childhood education or equivalent coursework or otherwise meets the requirements of the Head Start Act.
2. Physical exam and background checks are required for this position.
3. Travel required locally or longdistance up to 10% of the time for workrelated meetings and functions.
This is a fulltime salaried position and the pay rate is $44095.95annually.
Why Acelero Learning or Shine Early Learning
Ability to make an impact in the lives of the children families and partners we serve
Career growth and professional development opportunities
Supportive working environment
Average of 5 weeks of paid time off during 1st year of employment
Comprehensive benefits including 401K matching and 100% vesting program
We are an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and healthy work place.
Employment Type
Full-Time
