Head Teacher

Alliance for Community Empowerment Inc•Bridgeport, CT

11d•$24 - $27

About The Position

The Head Teacher assists the Site Manager with daily site operations to ensure compliance with applicable regulations, licensing requirements, Head Start Performance Standards, and agency mandates, supporting a high-quality early childhood education program. The role is responsible for supervising children and keeping them safe, and for helping maintain a safe, healthy, developmentally appropriate classroom and site environment. The Head Teacher assists with staff scheduling and supervision, inspections, inventory and recordkeeping, coordination of services for children and families, staff orientation, child placement and enrollment, family engagement, licensing compliance, health and safety procedures, health screening, and assigned training activities. The position reports to the Site Manager and requires travel using a valid Connecticut driver’s license.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field and at least one year of demonstrated success as a teacher in an Early Childhood Education setting; or an associate degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field and at least three years of demonstrated success as a teacher in an Early Childhood Education setting.
At least one year of supervisory or management experience.
Knowledge and experience with data collection systems, information management processes, childcare regulations, policies, and compliance requirements.
Excellent organizational skills.
Strong computer skills, including database management, spreadsheets, word processing, internet applications, and email.
Knowledge of Federal Head Start Performance Standards, philosophy, mission, and program requirements.
Ability to prepare written reports, documentation, and compliance records.
Valid Connecticut driver’s license with a good driving record and willingness to travel.
Ability to lift a child weighing an average of 50 pounds, if necessary.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual skills are helpful but not required.

Responsibilities

Assist the Site Manager in establishing work schedules and supervising site staff to ensure adequate coverage.
Assist with regular health, safety, and environmental inspections and checklists.
Maintain a safe, healthy, and developmentally appropriate classroom environment.
Ensure classroom furniture, materials, equipment, and supplies are maintained, inventoried, and stored properly.
Manage site inventories, including furniture, forms, office supplies, classroom materials, and equipment.
Meet regularly with the Site Manager to exchange information about site operations, program activities, and child services.
Assist with coordination of program components and support staff to provide comprehensive services for children and families.
Ensure recordkeeping, documentation, compliance files, and required follow-up activities are completed for assigned sites.
Assist with site orientation for new employees, volunteers, consultants, and assigned personnel.
Participate in Child Placement Team meetings and support enrollment and placement activities.
Encourage and support family engagement and participation in all aspects of the program.
Assist with licensing compliance and adherence to federal, state, local, and funding source requirements.
Support implementation of agency health and safety procedures and emergency response requirements.
Assist with health screening and monitoring activities when required.
Attend assigned staff meetings, professional development activities, workshops, and training opportunities.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Supervise children and keep them safe.