Lead Teacher

First Learning•Village of Victor, NY

11d•$18 - $21

About The Position

The Lead Teacher plans and implements developmentally appropriate programming for the assigned classroom, monitors each child’s development, and plans programming to maximize skill development. The role includes providing daily care and supervision, communicating with families about children’s activities and progress, and coordinating with supervisors and co-workers to ensure effective service delivery. The Lead Teacher supports children’s self-esteem and self-help skills, uses appropriate language, provides warmth and affection, respects family care instructions when possible, and maintains confidentiality. The position includes holding bi-annual parent-teacher conferences, responding to families’ conferencing needs, and sharing classroom information with prospective families during tours. The role also promotes a cooperative staff team, participates in staff meetings and an annual program evaluation, and provides leadership to assistant teachers and other co-workers. The Lead Teacher completes required professional development, follows First Learning policies and applicable OCFS, National Accreditation, CACFP, and Health Department requirements, and maintains written records about development, accidents, illnesses, medication administration, and other pertinent information.

Requirements

A minimum of a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or 12 credit hours in Early Childhood Education, with a plan to continue further education.
Additional ongoing professional and educational development.
Foundations in Health and Safety Certificate, or willingness to complete the training within the first week of hire.
At least 1 year of program experience.
Thorough knowledge of early childhood developmentally appropriate practices.
Working knowledge of the regulatory environment.
Current CPR, First Aid, and Medical Administration Training (MAT) certifications, or willingness to complete them within the first year of employment.
Physical and mental ability to provide daily routine care of children, supervise children by sight and sound, and react quickly to safety concerns in emergencies.
Strong leadership skills and the ability to communicate effectively with parents, children, staff, and supervisors.
Flexibility with varied assignments, a positive attitude, and the ability to work as part of a team toward the mission and goals of Generations.

Responsibilities

Plan and implement developmentally appropriate programming for the assigned classroom.
Monitor each child’s development and plan programming to maximize skill development.
Provide competent supervision and daily care to children in the assigned classroom.
Use appropriate language and tone with children, promote self-esteem and self-help skills, and show warmth and affection.
Exchange daily information with families about children’s activities, progress, and care.
Accommodate families’ instructions for daily care routines when able and follow developmentally appropriate practices.
Hold bi-annual parent-teacher conferences and be available to meet with families at other times as needed.
Maintain confidentiality when discussing matters relating to children.
Communicate classroom-specific information to prospective families during tours.
Develop and maintain a cooperative team approach; participate in regular staff meetings and the yearly program evaluation.
Offer leadership to assistant teachers and other co-workers throughout the center.
Participate in required workshops and trainings, including 30 hours of training annually, and pursue additional professional development as appropriate.
Stay current with First Learning policies, OCFS regulations, National Accreditation guidelines, and other pertinent regulations, including CACFP and Health Department requirements.
Communicate in person daily with families, co-workers, and supervisors about the care and development of children.
Write correspondence and maintain records regarding development, accidents, illnesses, medication administration, and other pertinent information.