Lead Teacher

Douglass Community Services•Louisiana, MO

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Douglass Community Services, Inc. is seeking enthusiastic individuals passionate about early childhood education to join their team. This role involves working in a rewarding Early Childhood Classroom Environment, utilizing innovative approaches to empower children for lifelong success. The Lead Teacher position is for the Head Start program in Louisiana, MO, requiring 40 hours per week for 38 weeks annually.

Requirements

A minimum of an Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education, or a degree in a related field with relevant experience & coursework or credentialing per the Head Start Act.
Must successfully pass the Reliability Certification within three months of hire.
One to three years of experience working with young children is highly preferred.
The ability to communicate effectively (written and verbal).
Ability to write developmentally appropriate lesson plans.
Enjoy interacting with young children.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Skills to complete word processing and data entry on a computer.
Must have valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle to attend trainings and socialization appointments.
Complete training, maintain certifications in CPR and First Aid.
Ability to take initiative.
Ability to make independent judgments.
Ability to promote teamwork.

Nice To Haves

One to three years of experience working with young children

Responsibilities

Responsible for the safety of children and ensuring measurable growth in physical, intellectual, social and emotional development.
Develops and maintains positive relationships with each child’s parent/guardian.
Works in cooperation with other adults assigned to the classroom, fostering their growth through delegation of workload and offering feedback that improves their skills.
Coordinates the daily educational activities of the classroom, consistent with DCS written policies and procedures, Missouri State licensing and Head Start Performance Standards.
Responsible for total classroom management.
Manages staff/volunteers in his/her classroom by ensuring appropriate classroom strategies, outcomes development and documentation, lesson planning and developmentally appropriate classroom activities.
Establishes and maintains a safe, healthy, and nurturing learning environment.
Supports and promotes educational & social-emotional growth that meets child outcome goals, and recognizes the individual strengths of each child through interaction and example.
Travels to 2 home visits with each case load family per year.
Ensures nutrition and self-care practices are incorporated into classroom routines for children to develop healthy habits.
Builds positive relationships with families that encourages engagement in their child’s learning.
Maintains on-going communications with staff, supervisors, parents, and providers.
Maintains confidentiality in all matters relating to children, families, and staff pursuant to the program’s confidentiality standards.
Embodies the Mission of the program by participating in ongoing professional development: trainings, conferences, courses, workshops, etc.
Hot-line suspected cases of child abuse/neglect, following written procedures as a mandated reporter.