Lead Teacher

Oakland Family Services•Pontiac, MI

7d•$39,000 - $45,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Oakland Family Services' Children's Learning Center (CLC) is seeking a Lead Teacher for its GSRP and Tuition-Based classrooms. The Lead Teacher will be responsible for the daily operations of a classroom, including the oversight and implementation of high-quality, High Scope learning experiences for children. This role ensures adherence to State Licensing standards, supervises support staff, plans daily lessons, interacts with parents and volunteers, and manages record-keeping and other operational tasks related to the CLC Programming. The position reports to the Early Childhood Education Site Manager.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education, or child development with a specialization in preschool teaching, or an elementary teaching certification with an early childhood endorsement.
Two years of teaching experience preferred.
Selected candidates for this position must possess a sensitivity to the diversity of the Agency’s service population including (but not limited to) differences of culture, race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, and socioeconomic characteristics.
Special abilities and skills necessary to perform the required tasks and that best meet the needs of the agency also will be considered.

Nice To Haves

Experience utilizing the High Scope approach preferred.
Excellent communication skills that focus on positive and professional communication with parents and children.
Utilization of positive classroom management techniques.
Abilities and skills in the team approach to problem solving and task completion.

Responsibilities

Design, implement and evaluate developmentally appropriate, engaging activities using the High Scope approach to learning with children.
Maintain standards of quality as required by Great Start to Quality, NAEYC and COA accreditation.
Maintain standards of State licensure including knowledge of all licensing rules and timely reporting of potential violations to both internal and external authorities.
Maintain accurate records of the children's attendance, meal records, incident reports, medication and allergies and parent communication.
Facilitate daily and weekly team planning meetings to create lesson plans, review COR and other assessment data, discuss classroom support needs and coordinate task responsibilities with the Assistant Teacher or other classroom support staff.
Participate in gathering necessary data, creating, and implementing Behavioral Plans for identified children with support from the Early Childhood Mental Health Specialist and/or site supervisor.
Provide coaching, mentoring, training and feedback to assistant teacher(s) and the childcare assistant on teaching team.
Provide coaching, mentoring, training, and feedback to the teaching team in areas of personal expertise.
Collaborate with classroom teaching partners, supervisor and administrative team members on curriculum, student, and center needs.
Schedule, plan, and conduct ASQ parent feedback meetings and minimum of two parent-teacher conferences per school year.
Schedule, plan and conduct two home visits with each Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP) enrolled family.
Create and maintain formal and informal communications with parents through daily interactions, weekly newsletters, program apps, emails and additional conferences as needed.
Daily documentation of children's interactions and play through anecdotal notes.
Oversee and review all anecdotal notes, classroom and other program documentation for completion and grammatical accuracy prior to submission. This includes the review of the assistant teacher’s anecdotal notes.
Assess children’s developmental progress using High Scope's Child Observation Record (COR).
Administer, score, and provide parental feedback on the Ages and Stages Questionnaire (ASQ-3 and ASQ-SE) and other Agency required assessments and screenings as needed.
Collaborate, create, and oversee implementation of children’s behavioral support plans as needed.
Planning and facilitating parent education programs.
Track parent involvement and complete all required reporting.
Create and maintain a clean, healthy, and esthetically pleasing classroom learning environment for children.
Provide active supervision to ensure the safety and wellbeing of each child.
Request and inventory classroom materials and supplies.
Participate in professional development opportunities, meetings, and other program and agency activities as required by licensing, accreditation, and other funding requirements.
Responsible for incorporating principles of diversity, equity and inclusion in work processes and in job functions. Responsible for promoting a feeling of welcoming, belonging, and acceptance to all clients and staff.
Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Competitive compensation.
Comprehensive medical, dental, prescription, and vision coverage.
Flexible Spending Accounts and HSA options.
Retirement plan with a company match.
Long-term disability insurance.
Voluntary short-term disability.
Life insurance and AD&D.
Malpractice insurance.
Paid time off benefits, including generous vacation, sick, personal, and bereavement days.
Twelve (12) paid holidays, including a floating holiday of your choice!
Annual pay increases, as approved.
Employee assistance program for you and immediate family.
Network of support for your health & well-being.
Verizon cellular plan discount.
Mileage reimbursement at the IRS rate.
Loan forgiveness programs.
Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.
Family friendly practices and support.
Flexible work schedules, as appropriate.
Hybrid and virtual work options, as appropriate.
Highly robust and comprehensive onboarding and training program.
Paid professional development.
Free online trainings that count toward continuing education credits.
Employee assistance programs.
“Dress for Your Day” approach to dress code.
Financial literacy education and workshops.
Collaborative annual performance appraisals.
$3,000 Signing Incentive.