23-24, KITS Lead Teacher, Summer 2024

Early Education: KITS Lead Teacher

2 Positions: Bohemia

Summer –

^{Monday 8:00am-4:30pm
Tuesday 8:00am-4:30pm
Wednesday 8:00am-4:30pm
*Hours/days may fluctuate depending on program needs and supervisor approval}

2024 Summer: June 24^th-August 14^th

Position Description: There will be a mandatory training prior to start of the program, June 18-21. 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, and Wednesday.

• 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 children’s 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:

• Bachelor’s 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 4–6 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

Applications are completed online at: https://slane.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx

South Lane School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, parental or marital status, age, veterans’ status or genetic information. Reasonable accommodations for the application and interview process will be provided upon request and as required in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADA).