Lead Teacher

Mid Michigan Community Action Agency•Hayes Township, MI

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Lead Teacher is responsible for implementing a developmentally appropriate program for eligible children, following curriculum and funding source guidelines in coordination with management staff. This role ensures quality program service delivery and protects the privacy of customers/families by holding in confidence all information obtained during service. The Lead Teacher will execute a developmentally appropriate curriculum, providing activities to meet required components of the Service Delivery Plan and enhancing the physical, intellectual, social, and emotional growth of young children. They must actively engage children in intentional learning, assure the safety and well-being of every child, and promote a team approach in program coordination with various stakeholders. Family involvement, including child and family goal setting, is a key aspect of this role. The Lead Teacher will observe and assess children's learning, enter data into databases, and create and maintain a safe classroom environment while adhering to staffing ratios. They will also supervise classroom staff and volunteers, manage in-kind distribution, analyze child outcome data, and complete program documentation. Training and ongoing support of designated staff, collaboration with Regional and Component Coordinators, and family recruitment are also essential duties. The Lead Teacher will participate in professional development and community events, including evening and weekend activities, and perform other assigned duties.

Requirements

Must possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Child Development/Early Childhood Education or a teaching degree with a ZS or ZA endorsement.
Family Service Credential within 18 months of hire or the first session offered thereafter.
Must complete 16 hours of annual training in addition to CPR, First Aid and Blood Borne Pathogen training.
Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively.
Demonstrated ability as a strength based leader.
Demonstrated ability to present information to community groups.
Knowledge of the Head Start Performance Standards, Head Start Act, Great Start Readiness Program Implementation Manual, and State Licensing Regulations.
Proficient Computer Skills. (Word, Excel, Outlook, Internet)
Reliable transportation, a valid driver’s license, proof of insurance, and MMCAA’s “Insurance Carriers” driving record review.
Successfully complete required background checks at time of hire and when requested.
Provide written report by a physician stating physical capability and freedom from communicable tuberculosis.
Good communication and organizational skills, and be able to work effectively with people.
Self-directed and able to multi-task in a fast paced environment.
Ability to prioritize and complete tasks in order to deliver desired outcomes within allocated time frames.
Willingness to accept new challenges.
Ability to navigate and effectively resolve conflict.
Comply with Agency tobacco free and drug free policies.
Understand the importance of daily work attendance, and its impact on coworkers, clients, and the agency.

Nice To Haves

Teaching Strategies Gold, Creative Curriculum, and Child Plus preferred.
Head Start/GSRP experience preferred.
Knowledge of Creative Curriculum/Teaching Strategies Gold/Child Plus preferred.

Responsibilities

Implement a developmentally appropriate program for eligible children following the curriculum and funding source guidelines in coordination with management staff.
Ensure quality program service delivery.
Protect the privacy of customers/families and hold in confidence all information obtained in the course of service.
Execute a developmentally appropriate curriculum, providing activities to meet required components of the Service Delivery Plan, enhancing the physical, intellectual, social and emotional growth of young children.
Actively engage young children in intentional learning.
Assure the safety and well-being of every child in care.
Promote a team approach in program coordination with site staff, management staff, Policy Council and area school personnel.
Actively engage family involvement in the program, including child and family goal setting.
Observe and assess children’s learning and enter necessary data into applicable databases.
Create and maintain a developmentally appropriate and safe classroom environment.
Maintain classroom staffing ratios at all times.
Perform as an effective team member and promote positive concepts in the classroom.
Conduct two home visits and two parent teacher conferences annually.
Effectively supervise classroom staff, as well as volunteers/subs.
Responsible for the distribution and collection of in-kind.
Analyze child outcome data for use in daily planning and individualization.
Accurately enter necessary data into Child Plus as required.
Accurately complete required program documentation and record keeping in a neat and timely manner.
Provide training and ongoing support of designated staff.
Work effectively with Regional Coordinator and Component Coordinators in meeting program and overall departmental monthly, quarterly and annual goals and objectives.
Recruit families and promote agency programs within the community.
Participate in personal and professional development activities, including staff meetings, conferences, training opportunities, as identified and approved by supervisors.
Attend community events and meetings to support the agency programs; including evening and weekend events/meetings.
All other duties as assigned.