2026 Summer KITS Program Lead Teacher
Cottage Grove, OR - USA
Job Summary
Early Education: KITS Lead Teacher
1 Position: Bohemia
Summer
Monday 8:00am-4:30pm
Tuesday 8:00am-4:30pm
Wednesday 8:00am-4:30pm
Thursday 8:0am-4:30pm
*Hours/days may fluctuate depending on program needs and supervisor approval
2026 Summer: June 29th-August 6th
Position Description:There will be a mandatory training prior to start of the program June 22nd-24th.The Lead Teacher will lead School Readiness Groups using the Kids in Transition to School (KITS) model and philosophy including appropriate use of reinforcement and limit setting. Attend weekly clinical meetings. Complete impressions about each child and group as a whole after each session. Groups meet for 3.5 hours each session including prep time. During the summer there will be a morning and afternoon session. Groups will meet Monday Tuesday Wednesday and Thursday.
- Lead lessons and role plays
- Facilitate transitions
- Monitor flow and timing of activities
- Monitor overall behavior and interactions among the group
- Work with KITS Consultant and site supervisors to manage support staff
- Ongoing assessment of childrens strengths and needs
- Coordinate with program supervisor and team to develop adaptations and support for individual student needs
- Participate in weekly clinical team meeting
- Complete post-group ratings of child behavior
- Other project related tasks as needed
Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree teaching license desired or equivalent combination of training and experience appropriate to the position
- Experience working with/and or educating young children
- Understanding of child development and appropriate expectations for 46 year olds
- Experience in a leadership position
- Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills in English. Good working knowledge of personal computers: formal training and/or employment experience in this area strongly preferred
Application Procedure
Required Experience:
Senior IC