FT Lead Teacher with the RCAC

Primary Purpose of Position

The Lead Teacher is responsible for planning and implementing the daily program of activities for a group of children in the Regional Center for the Advancement of Children and to follow Child Care Standards to promote the health, safety, and well-being of all children in their care.
 
The Regional Center for the Advancement of Children is a 5 star rated state-of-the-art child care facility operated by Haywood Community College serving children ages 6 weeks – 60 months.

Essential Job Duties

Responsibilities include:
To establish and maintain a safe and healthy learning environment

Designs appropriate room arrangement to support the goals of the classroom

Plans and implements nutritious meal

Promotes healthy eating habits

Maintains a safe environment

Posts necessary information to ensure the safety and well-being of the children

Maintains an orderly learning environment

To advance physical and intellectual competence

Provides a balance between child-initiated and teacher-initiated activities

Provides a balance between quiet and active learning experiences

Uses equipment for inside and outside play to promote physical development

Involves children in planning and implementing learning activities

Provides an integrated curriculum that meets the needs of each child

Provides experiences that promotes language, literacy, and number development

To support social and emotional development and provide positive guidance

Implements hands-on activities that develop positive self-worth and social skills

Implements culturally diverse experiences

Uses and promotes positive guidance techniques

Provides a wide variety of creative and expressive activities

Establishes routines with smooth transition periods

Communicates with children at their developmental level

Encourages children to be independent

To establish positive and productive communication and relationships with families

Promotes open communication with parents through weekly progress notes, monthly newsletter, phone calls or parent conferences

Provides a variety of ways that families can participate in the program

Encourages parents to participate in the program

To ensure a well-run, purposeful program responsive to participant needs

Assesses program supplies and materials needed prior to implementing activities

Supervise assistants, aides, and volunteers working in the classroom

Maintains written plans in a weekly/monthly basis

Assesses children's needs and developmental progress on an ongoing basis

Uses the results of assessment to plan activities

Accurately maintains classroom budget

To maintain a commitment to professionalism

Promotes the center's mission and educational objectives

Supports the center's code of core values

Engages in ongoing staff development to improve personal and professional skills

Supports the professional growth and colleagues by sharing materials and provides feedback with encouragement

Attends staff meetings, workshops, and in-service training as required

Supports and encourages college-sponsored activities
Qualifications

Minimum
Must be 21 years of age, completion of EDU 119 or equivalent with a minimum of 2 years of experience in an Early Childhood setting required. Professional level of educational theory, child development and teaching skills. Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills. Capable of relating to diverse age and demographic backgrounds. Physical ability sufficient to frequently walk, bend, stoop and lift up to 50 pounds. Possess sound knowledge of the procedures and regulations specific to the care and education of infants and children. Possess a willingness to learn necessary skills and knowledge and to strive for continuous improvement. Demonstrate diplomacy, tact, and professional demeanor.

 
Preferred
Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education, Bachelor’s Degree in B-K, Psychology, Sociology or other related field.

Supplemental Information

The following is necessary for consideration:

Official Haywood Community College employment application online found at our jobs page: 

The application must be complete for consideration - do not reference resume. A resume is suggested but does not take the place of any questions or details that you need to provide in order to be qualified for the position. Unofficial transcripts must be included for the application process. Most unofficial transcripts can be downloaded from college/university websites. Official transcripts of all secondary education must be submitted to Human Resources within 10 days of any offer of employment. 

References may not be current HCC employee. Candidates must provide three professional references with email addresses. At least one reference must be a current or previous supervisor. 

Other Information:

College screening committee is responsible for application review, interviews, and recommends the candidate to HR. Upon completion of the hire process in HR, President approval is required in the hire of a candidate. 

This position is classified as full-time staff and offers a comprehensive benefit package.

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HCC is an equal opportunity institution and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, ethnicity, national origin, gender, gender identity, sex, age, disability, genetic information and veteran status