Lead Teacher - Early Head Start (Arbuckle)

Requirements

• Develops, articulates and implements lesson plans using the Creative Curriculum to execute current program goals
• Ensures team utilizes classroom materials and routines to promote an environment conducive to age appropriate levels of development, interests, and special needs of the children
• Ensures the team develops and maintains a safe and healthy classroom environment in accordance with Head Start Program Performance Standards, Title 5, and Title 22 Regulations
• Provide a continuous and interactive process between families and program providers that foster the parent partnership agreements as required by the federal regulations under the Head Start Program Performance Standards
• Conduct required parent/teacher meetings as set forth by both the Head Start Program Performance Standards and Title 5
• Conduct the ASQ and the ASQ/SE with children assigned to cohort
• Work on the Individualized Education Plan for each child assigned to cohort and update with family up to three times per school year
• Maintain and update written records and reports in accordance with the Head Start Program Performance Standards and Title 5 in a timely manner and ensure the team does the same.
• Maintain an open and friendly relationship with staff, parents, and program volunteers
• Commitment to inclusive practice to accommodate children with learning differences and special needs
• Integrate Head Start Federal Mandates into the classroom routines and curriculum plans and is able to articulate the practice
• Ensure personalized special services are provided to children with special needs (i.e, feeding, assistance with toileting, including diapering, specialized equipment and so forth)
• Attend required classroom, center, and organization meetings
• Perform related duties as assigned

Benefits

• Comprehensive, industry-leading benefits package
• Opportunities to connect with and learn from colleagues and partners around the world
• Drug-Free Workplace