Early Learning Center Head Teacher

Responsibilities

• Plan, supervise and carry out developmentally appropriate early childhood program
• Prepare and post weekly lesson plans for the classroom
• Maintain a safe, healthy and emotionally stable environment for children
• Report any maintenance needs, loss of equipment, or hazard to Director promptly
• Ensure that all housekeeping duties are performed daily
• Assist children in developing good habits of personal hygiene
• Maintains records necessary for efficient running of the center-include but not limited to attendance, health checks, USDA, child assessments, anecdotes, IEP's, daily child schedule, or activity records, administering medicines, and incident/accident reports
• Be responsive, creative, and professional in developing positive relationships with parents
• Communicate frequently with parents informally, with periodic notes and verbal communications, as well as a Parent Newsletter/Calendar at least monthly
• Avoidance of absences and timely notifications to the director and center
• Cooperate and collaborate with all ELC staff to ensure all children’s needs are met and State Regulations are followed
• Complete required training programs, conferences, courses, and other aspects of professional growth for a minimum of 15 hours; keeps abreast of current issues in early childhood education
• Be flexible to change in hours or duties as necessary to maintain proper running of the center

Qualifications

• Degree (Associates or above) in Early Childhood Education is preferred
• CDA (Child Development Associate) certificate or equivalent with 3 years experience
• Must meet requirements of city and state licensing agencies (CPR, First Aid & TB skin test)
• Must pass extensive background check