Center-Based Early Childhood Education Lead Teacher
About The Position
The Center-Based Early Childhood Education Lead Teacher assists the Center-Based Early Childhood Site Manager with the development and implementation of daily Early Head Start Center-Based (EHS-CB) program activities, goals, and procedures. The role supports effective program participation and services for children, families, and staff; supervises and evaluates center-based teachers; and orients new staff members. The Lead Teacher helps ensure children's safety, development, and learning, maintains classroom and program records, supports families through communication and home visits, and helps keep center operations compliant with agency, state, and federal policies. The position also supports staff training and professional development, program evaluation, community outreach, and classroom supply and budget tracking. This is a full-time position with flexible hours. Some evenings and Saturdays are required.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education.
- At least 3 years of actual classroom teaching experience.
- Proof of completion of core ECE courses: 6 Infant Units, ECE201 Child Development, ECE210 Early Childhood Education, ECE211 Early Childhood Education Curriculum, and ECE212 Child, Family and Community.
- First Aid certification and Child CPR certification.
- Health exam required.
- Pertussis (whooping cough) and measles immunization required.
- Negative tuberculosis screen required.
- Must pass a criminal background check.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
- Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
Nice To Haves
- Current California Child Development Site Supervisor Permit.
- Experience in a similar program.
- Head Start knowledge.
- Hepatitis B vaccination is recommended.
Responsibilities
- Maintain confidentiality of information and records concerning children and families.
- Monitor and assess student progress and provide feedback to parents or guardians through an app.
- Collaborate with teachers and staff to create a positive learning environment and maintain a clean, organized classroom.
- Ensure agency safety efforts and center program procedures and services are followed.
- Maintain appropriate family, outreach, program evaluation, and other required records and files.
- Develop plans for children's safety when using indoor and outdoor facilities; complete daily health and safety checklists and timely work orders for repairs and maintenance.
- Inspect facilities for hazards and unsafe conditions or materials; remove debris and hazardous or unsafe equipment and materials.
- Supervise children's activities to ensure their safety.
- Recognize and report accidents, illnesses, and suspected child abuse to appropriate personnel within required timelines.
- Conduct monthly emergency drills.
- Conduct outreach visits to agencies and community locations to recruit families for the EHS wait list.
- Ensure compliance with state, federal, and agency policies and procedures.
- Support the Site Supervisor and coordinate closely with Family Support Services to help provide high-quality services to children and families.
- Conduct two home visits per year for each child to assess needs and keep parents informed about the child's progress.
- Conduct developmental screenings and observations.
- Serve as liaison between the center(s) and program administration.
- Work cooperatively as a team member, address complaints, and help resolve problems effectively and efficiently.
- Generate, collect, and maintain accurate, organized written and electronic records and reports.
- Collect and submit timely reports and assist with EHS program evaluation.
- Support classroom budget tracking and monitor janitorial and classroom supplies, including purchasing, tracking, and distribution, as well as the food program.
- Supervise and evaluate center-based teachers and provide orientation for new staff members.
- Participate in staff meetings, trainings, and other department and staff programs.
- Provide individualized professional development and training as needed.
- Assist in developing and conducting training for Center-Based Teachers.
- Support recruitment of parents for the Policy Council and Parent Committee meetings.
- Prepare ongoing assessments of equipment and materials for Center-Based Teachers.
- Participate in reflective supervision meetings with the Director and provide reflective supervision for Center-Based staff.
- Attend EHS meetings and relevant trainings.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
