Lead Teacher

Description:

Position: Lead Teacher, Union
Reports to: Education Site Supervisor/Director  

Hours:35 hours per week, Mon. – Fri. 8am-4pm
Classification: Exempt
 

Responsibilities:

Has thorough understanding of Head Start Performance Standards.
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Sets up/maintains an appropriate classroom environment for preschool children.
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Plans and implements a curriculum of developmentally appropriate activities for the
children using the Creative Curriculum.
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Assesses individual children’s strengths and areas in need of improvement (daily
observation notes, formal assessments 3 times yearly) using Teaching Strategies Gold.
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Incorporates parent involvement through monthly class meetings, and parent
conferences/home visits twice annually.
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Adapts and incorporates curriculum for children with special needs in coordination with
written IEP’s, team planning and parental input, as well as referral out for evaluations.
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Attends team meetings monthly.
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Attends regular supervision meetings with supervisor.
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Participates in available training opportunities (in-service, conferences).
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Any other duties as assigned by the Supervisor or Director.

Qualifications: