Head Teacher, MPTN Child Development

TVCCA - Thames Valley Council for Community Action, Inc. • Mashantucket, CT

7h • $22 • Onsite

About The Position

The Head Teacher is responsible for the day-to-day operations, care, supervision, and safety of center children. This role involves developing and implementing age-appropriate curriculum that fosters self-esteem and independence, addressing the social, emotional, cognitive, and physical needs of each child. The Head Teacher ensures that health, safety, and nutritional education are integrated into the curriculum. Responsibilities include maintaining a clean, safe, and orderly classroom and playground environment. A key aspect of this role is demonstrating compassion and understanding towards children and families from diverse backgrounds. The Head Teacher must learn, implement, and ensure compliance with all licensing codes, funding requirements, tribal laws and regulations, and accreditation standards. This position also entails administering the overall operations of the classroom and supervising both children and staff. Furthermore, the Head Teacher is responsible for all required administrative paperwork, record-keeping, and data collection within their classroom.

Requirements

• Compassion and understanding of needs of children and families from all backgrounds.
• Ability to learn, implement, and ensure compliance with licensing codes, funding requirements, tribal laws and regulations, and accreditation standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations, care, supervision, and safety of center children.
• Develop and implement age-appropriate curriculum to encourage self-esteem and independence.
• Address the social, emotional, cognitive, and physical needs of each child.
• Integrate health, safety, and nutritional education into the overall curriculum.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and orderly classroom and playground.
• Ensure compliance with licensing codes, funding requirements, tribal laws and regulations, and accreditation standards.
• Administer overall classroom operations and supervise children and staff.
• Manage all required administrative paperwork, record-keeping, and data collection for the classroom.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed