Co-Lead Teacher

About the role

The Co-Lead Teacher is a full-time, 12-month professional position, scheduled 8 hours per day / 40 hours per week.

Responsibilities

• Takes professional responsibility for a group of children, planning and implementing a developmental curriculum consistent with ECDC's philosophy, NAEYC Accreditation standards, and Indiana child care licensing requirements.
• Leads a Project Approach Curriculum that encourages creativity and divergent thinking and is responsive to children's interests.
• Encourages learning activities including art, language arts, math, music, science, social science, free-choice activities, and gross and fine motor development — all centered on each child's physical, social, emotional, cognitive, and creative growth.
• Attends scheduled teacher and staff meetings.
• Communicates with families regarding educational, developmental, and parenting topics; builds a strong home-ECDC relationship that recognizes families as the most important influence in a child's life.
• Supervises practicum and other college students; attends and directs practicum student meetings and conferences.
• Planning and facilitating field trips and special visitors.
• Supervises Associate and Assistant Teachers and college students (practicum, paid, and volunteer).
• Provides input on the purchase of educational materials, equipment, and supplies for the learning environment (activity room, playground, gross motor room).
• Models and maintains confidentiality regarding children, families, staff, students, and volunteers, in accordance with ECDC policies and director guidelines.
• Communicates regularly with the Program Director and/or Executive Director about relevant information, including atypical situations, concerns, and ideas related to children, families, college students, and the program.
• Works cooperatively with ECDC administrators, Co-lead Teachers, Associate and Assistant Teachers, and college students as a collaborative team member in support of children, families, and the ECDC program.

Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Associate's Degree or Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field preferred.
• Previous experience working with children in a group setting.
• Physically able to lift 40 pounds and meet the demands of supervising young children.
• Able to visually and audibly supervise children both indoors and outdoors.
• Successful completion of pediatric First Aid and annual CPR and Universal Precautions training.
• Passing scores on physical exam, criminal history check, and drug screening.

Qualifications

• Creates and implements a developmentally appropriate Project Approach Curriculum.
• Creates and maintains a safe, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate learning environment.
• Buils positive relationships with preschool and school-age children.
• Demonstrates understanding of child development and how young children learn.
• Applies appropriate classroom guidance and management strategies.
• Demonstrates emotional and social maturity to respond responsibly in stressful or crisis situations.
• Shows sensitivity to children's individual learning, emotional, social, physical, and creative needs.
• Implements Indiana Licensing Regulations and NAEYC Accreditation Standards.
• Visually observes and supervises children's activities indoors and outdoors.
• Lifts children and equipment up to 40 pounds; bends and kneels to children's eye level.
• Moves quickly to intervene in unsafe situations.
• Communicates openly and positively with children, families, college students, and ECDC staff.

Skills

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
• Knowledge of child development and early childhood education principles.

Benefits

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Pay

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Schedule

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