Lead Preschool Teacher

We are seeking a Lead Teacher for a not-for-profit social service agency that has been making a difference in the lives of abused and neglected children, at risk families and adults

with developmental disabilities, and children in Head Start program with the hope of a brighter

future with community-based services.

Position Summary:

An imaginative person with the interest and ability to teach three to five year old children. Knowledge of recent developments in the field of Early Childhood Education, particularly as

it relates to the proper education of children of low income families.

Position Responsibilities:

• Supervise the overall function of the classroom:
• Take into account the individual differences and needs of the children’s’ culture, language, special abilities and handicaps.
• Enhance children’s’ understanding of themselves as individuals and in relation to others by planning with the assistant teacher, a flexible program which provides for individual, small group and large group activities.
• Encourage children to solve problems, initiate activities, experiment, question and gain mastery through learning.
• Encourage children to organize their experience, and understand concepts in all curriculum areas according to the individual developmental levels of the children.
• Provide balanced programs, open learning and structured experiences.
• Integrate the various educational aspects of other Head Start components into the daily program (health, services, nutrition).
• Use resources in the community to enhance the program.
• Direct a daily education program for the class, providing an atmosphere in which the children will develop a love for learning.
• Provide the skills a child needs to grow socially, emotionally, physically, intellectually and culturally.
• Plan trips and other special events in accordance with the Head Start procedures and objectives.
• Hold regular meetings with classroom staff to discuss plans and evaluate progress of children and program.
• Schedule and conduct home visits with Teacher Assistant and Family Worker, according to Head Start procedures.
• Work closely with the Family Assistant and Family Worker to provide support to the children and their families.

Essential skills, experience, licensure, certification:

• B. A. in Early Childhood Education and B-2
• Masters in Early Childhood with Initial/Permanent Certification and B-2

Valued but not required skills and experience:

• Previous experience in a Head Start Program or other ECE setting