HEAD TEACHER/ TEACHER

Summary

Head Teacher is responsible for developing a cohesive teaching team, coordinating the curriculum, and managing the day-to-day operational activities of the classroom.

• Maintain a positive emotional attitude with children, families and other staff.
• Mentor teaching staff and model best childcare.
• Work to build positive relationships among staff/parents/guardians.

Duties

• In coordination with other teachers, plan, supervise and implement infant/toddler curriculum reflective of Quaker values and guided by children's interests and developmental needs.
• Meet physical, social-emotional and cognitive needs of all children in the classroom.
• Provide materials for children that are reflective of Friends Center values.
• Maintain the classroom in an organized, clean and appealing fashion, reflective of Friends Center values and based on developmental needs and interests of the children.
• Communicate with families and other teachers daily and document children's daily progress.
• Conduct weekly meetings with teachers for the purposes of curriculum planning, student observations, and fostering healthy communication between teachers.
• Supervise assistant teachers, parents/guardians and volunteers in the class.
• Meet with Infant,Toddler and Per-K Program Manager weekly to discuss classroom management.
• Provide feedback to the Infant,Toddler Per-K Program Manager and Site Director for formal observations of assistant teachers.
• Participate in ongoing evaluation of children through daily observations, collecting weekly work samples and written assessments.
• Provide ongoing evaluation as needed to assess the developmental levels of the children.
• In consultation with the Executive Director, Infant, Toddler Pre-K Program Manager, and Emotional Well-Being Coordinator support referrals for families as needed for evaluation and/or services.

Requirements

• Head Teacher Certification or Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Development.
•  12 credits in ECE or child development from approved program.
• CPR certified or ability to complete training.
• Ability to communicate fluently in written and spoken English.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Computer literacy.
• One-Two years of Early Childhood Education experience.
• Ability to lift and carry 40 lbs.
• Ability to bend, sit on the floor for prolonged periods and get up again is required.