Lead Teacher, Early Childhood

Texas A&M University System•San Antonio, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Lead Teacher, Early Childhood is responsible for supervising and programming for an assigned group of children and providing for their educational, emotional, and physical needs. The role plans and implements developmentally appropriate lessons, maintains a safe and stimulating classroom, and supports children's learning and whole-child development in collaboration with Educare SA staff and parents. The Lead Teacher also orients, trains, supervises, and works collaboratively with teachers and aides; maintains classroom and child records; communicates with parents; and ensures compliance with Educare SA, University, and licensing policies and procedures. The position may require lifting and positioning students with physical disabilities, using physical restraint to control behavior, and assisting non-ambulatory students. Related duties may be assigned as required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Development, Child and Family Studies, Early Childhood Education, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
One year of related experience.
Knowledge of administering an early childhood program.
Knowledge of developmentally appropriate practice and curriculum planning.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
Ability to present information clearly and concisely.

Nice To Haves

Valid teaching certificate with required endorsements to teach early childhood education from any state’s Educator Certification Department, and ability to obtain certification in Texas.
Infant and Child CPR and First Aid certification, or ability to become certified within 60 days of employment.

Responsibilities

Plans, prepares, and implements developmentally appropriate lessons based on curriculum guidelines.
Supervises and interacts with children in the classroom, outdoors, and during field trips.
Develops a positive management plan and objectives to carry out Educare SA goals.
Orients, trains, supervises, and works collaboratively with teachers and aides.
Ensures compliance with Educare SA, University, and licensing policies and procedures.
Delegates classroom responsibilities.
Maintains a safe, stimulating, and developmentally appropriate classroom environment, including changing play areas bi-monthly, cleaning toys and equipment according to class and licensing schedules, and checking daily for hazards.
Determines individual needs of children in the class.
Prepares and maintains daily observational reports about significant individual and group behavior.
Maintains daily attendance records, classroom records, and other documentation, including portfolios of children's work.
Resolves conflicts or difficulties with children or parents.
Provides conferences with parents periodically or as requested.
Attends staff orientation, staff meetings, and family and center functions.
Participates in ongoing professional development and specialized training to increase knowledge and skills in the designated program area.
Engages early childhood students in learning through powerful interactions, participating as a partner in play, and supporting and extending learning by interacting at eye level.
Works with Educare SA staff and parents to address children's emotional, academic, physical, social, and nutritional needs.
May lift and position students with physical disabilities, control behavior through physical restraint, and assist non-ambulatory students.
Performs related duties and fulfills responsibilities as required.