Pre-K Head Teacher - Mineola

Harbor Day Care Center • Mineola, NY

11d

About The Position

The Pre-K Head Teacher works under the supervision of the Assistant Director, Center Director, or designee and carries out Harbor Child Care’s educational philosophy, functions, policies, and procedures. The role plans and executes a program that addresses the educational, social-development, and health needs of the group and each child. The Head Teacher actively supervises classroom staff and participates in age-appropriate classroom activities, including outdoor and work time. The role requires lifting and carrying children and active physical participation.

The Head Teacher develops developmentally appropriate practices and actively implements The Creative Curriculum. They uphold health, safety, nutrition, and other applicable policies and regulations, maintain confidentiality, and plan with classroom staff while keeping them informed about meetings, events, and training. The position also includes responsibility for children’s supervision, record keeping, communication and meetings with parents, collaboration concerning children with special needs, and participation in professional self-evaluation, staff meetings, trainings, workshops, and weekly planning meetings.

This is a full-time position paying $18.50–$20.00 per hour. Availability is required between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m.; shifts vary. No evenings or weekends are required.

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.

Nice To Haves

• 1–2 years of experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute a program that addresses the educational, social-development, and health needs of the group and individual children.
• Actively supervise Associate Teachers, Assistant Teachers, Aides, and Substitute Teachers in classroom activities, both on and off school grounds.
• Lift and carry children and physically participate in age-appropriate classroom activities.
• Develop developmentally appropriate practices and actively implement The 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 active outdoor time and active work time.
• Plan with classroom staff and keep them informed about meetings, events, and training.
• Bring concerns about classroom staff supervision to the Assistant Director or Director.
• Supervise children or designate appropriately qualified personnel during absences and inform the Assistant Teacher or Director.
• Work with the Assistant Director or Director concerning children with special needs.
• Maintain records.
• Foster positive relationships with parents and provide 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 with the Education Coordinator or Program Director.
• Attend required staff meetings, trainings, and workshops.
• Attend weekly planning meetings with the Education Director or Program Director.

Benefits

• Child care discount (rules apply).
• Health benefits, including medical, dental, vision, accident, and life coverage.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Paid holidays.
• Paid sick/time-off days.
• No evenings or weekends.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED