Pre-K Head Teacher - Mineola
About The Position
The Head Teacher works under the supervision of the Assistant Director, Center Director, or designee, and carries out Harbor Child Care’s functions, educational philosophy, policies, and procedures. The role plans and executes a program that addresses the educational, social-development, and health needs of both the group and each individual child. The Head Teacher actively supervises classroom staff and children, implements developmentally appropriate practices and The Creative Curriculum, and supports classroom activities including outdoor and active work time. The position includes maintaining health and safety practices, protecting confidential information, keeping records, communicating with parents, and participating in parent/teacher meetings. The Head Teacher plans with classroom staff, attends required meetings and training, and discusses professional performance with a supervisor. The role also works with the Assistant Director or Director regarding children with special needs.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED and a CDA, or an associate, bachelor's, or master's degree in Early Childhood Education.
- Experience working with children ages 3–5.
- Availability between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m.; shifts vary.
- Ability to lift and carry children and physically participate in age-appropriate classroom activities.
Nice To Haves
- One to two years of experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Plan and execute a program that considers the educational, social-development, and health needs of the group and each child.
- Actively supervise Associate Teachers, Assistant Teachers, aides, and substitute teachers during classroom activities, both on and off school grounds.
- Supervise children or designate appropriately qualified personnel during absences and inform the Assistant Teacher or Director.
- Develop and implement developmentally appropriate practices and the age-appropriate Creative Curriculum.
- Uphold Harbor’s philosophy, policies, health and safety practices, nutrition standards, and applicable regulations.
- Respect the confidential nature of information about parents, children, and staff.
- Support and participate in outdoor time and active work time.
- Plan with classroom staff and keep them informed about meetings, events, and training.
- Bring difficulties concerning classroom staff supervision to the attention of the Assistant Director or Director.
- Work with the Assistant Director or Director concerning children with special needs.
- Maintain records and foster positive parent relationships through ongoing communication, including daily notes and phone calls.
- Use Contact Notes for staff and parent concerns.
- Attend and participate in parent/teacher meetings.
- Discuss professional performance objectively during regularly scheduled supervisor conferences.
- Attend required staff meetings, trainings, workshops, and weekly planning meetings with the Education Director or Program Director.
Benefits
- Child care discount; rules apply.
- Medical benefits.
- Dental benefits.
- Vision benefits.
- Accident coverage.
- Life insurance.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Paid holidays.
- Paid sick/time-off days.
- No evenings or weekends.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
