Early Education Program LEAD TEACHER (PRESCHOOL)

Programmatic Responsibilities

• Plan and implement developmentally appropriate curriculum based on child assessment data.
• Oversee ongoing child assessment, using tools provided by the agency; supports other classroom staff in the use of the tools.
• Develop/implement individual plans for children based on child assessment data.
• Develop and implement successful teaching strategies.
• Oversee the completion of all required family and progress reports.
• Identify child developmental concerns, consult with Center Director, Family Support Clinicians, and others to develop/implement individual accommodation plans.
• Develop a classroom environment that supports the social/emotional development of all children.
• Organizes and maintains a stimulating and nurturing classroom environment in compliance with all licensing, accreditation, and agency standards.
• Serve as the team leader and a role model for classroom staff.
• Plans and facilitates regular teaching team curriculum meetings.
• Provides on-going supervision of classroom staff.
• Completes with Center Director performance evaluations of teachers and teacher assistants including a professional development plan, supporting staff in reaching their goals.
• Assists Center Director orienting and supervising all volunteers and student interns.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Help organize and attend Center family meetings and other Center events.
• Attend staff, team, and curriculum meetings, training and supervision as required.
• Facilitate Team, curriculum and other classroom meetings.
• Assist in food preparation and clean up, participate in mealtimes.

Family Communication/Enrollment Responsibilities

• Communicate with families through daily contact/notes, bi-weekly reports and newsletters, maintaining documentation of all communication.
• Meet with parents/guardians at least every three months, regarding their child’s development.
• Provide parents/guardians with initial adjustment report and developmental reports every three months.
• Encourage parents’/guardian’s involvement in planning for their child and classroom activities.
• Develop/implement activities that link home with classroom activities.

Qualifications

• DEEC Lead Teacher Preschool Certified – Required
• DEEC Lead Teacher Infant/Toddler Certified – Preferred
• Two years of experience teaching preschool – Required
• Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or a Bachelor’s degree out of field with 36 ECE credits – Preferred
• Knowledge of and familiarity with the Guidelines for Preschool Learning Experiences and MA Curriculum Frameworks. – Required
• Knowledge of and familiarity with using the Massachusetts Early Learning Guidelines for Infants and Toddlers. – Preferred
• Demonstrated ability to successfully complete all job description responsibilities.
• Warm and nurturing personality.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule.
• Demonstrated classroom management skills.
• Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to developmentally appropriate practice.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills both written and verbal.
• Demonstrated knowledge of child assessment and ability to use data to develop/implement individual plans.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise classroom team members.
• Commitment to agency’s mission of supporting low-income families and at-risk children.

Reports to

Center Director

Mission

South Shore Stars provides comprehensive early education and youth development programs that enhance the optimal growth of children from economically and culturally diverse families, using a family support approach in collaboration with schools and other service providers.

Core Goals

• Enable parents to work
• Help each child reach their full development potential
• Facilitate positive youth development
• Improve academic achievement for students at-risk of academic failure

Equal Opportunity Employer

South Shore Stars is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.