Center-Based Early Childhood Education Lead Teacher

POSITION SUMMARY

• The position will assist Center-Based Early Childhood Site Manager to implementation and development of EHS-CB program daily activities, program goals and procedures aimed to achieve maximum program participation, effectiveness and efficiency for children, families and staff. This position will supervise and evaluate the performance of center-based teachers and provides orientation for new staff members.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Maintains confidentiality with respect to information and records concerning children and families.
• Monitors and assess student progress and provide feedback to parents/guardians via app
• Collaborate with other teachers and staff to create a positive learning environment
• Maintain a clean and organized classroom
• Ensures all agency safety program efforts are enforced, and compliance of overall operations of program procedures and services of center.
• Keeps appropriate data and files on families, outreach conducted and assist in program evaluation.
• Develops a plan to ensure the safety of the children within the group in utilizing indoor and outdoor facilities, completes daily health and safety checklist and work orders for repairs and maintenance timely.
• Inspects/facilities for hazardous conditions and unsafe environment and materials and completes daily health and safety checklists. Removes all debris, and all hazardous and unsafe equipment and materials.
• Supervises activities of children to ensure their safety.
• Recognizes and report accidents, illnesses, and suspected child abuse to appropriate personnel according to timelines.
• Conducts monthly emergency drills.
• Conducts outreach visits to agencies and other community places with the purpose of recruiting families onto the EHS wait list.
• Ensures compliance with all State, Federal and Agency Policies & Procedures.
• Supports the Site Supervisor and work closely with the Family Support Services to ensure that high quality services are being provided to all children and families of the program. Make two (2) home visits per year for each child to assess needs and keep parents informed about the child's progress. 
• Conduct developmental screenings and observations.
• Serves as liaison between the centers(s) and program administration.
• Participates fully and works cooperatively as a team member; addresses complaints and works to resolve problems effectively and efficiently. 
• Generates, collects and/or maintains current, accurate, organized, written and electronic records and reports as required.
• Collects and submits accurate and timely reports and assists in program evaluation as required by EHS.
• Supports with tracking and monitoring budget for classroom, janitorial supplies, supplies purchasing, tracking and distribution of classroom supplies and food program.
• Monitors and assess student progress and provide feedback to parents/guardians via app
• Collaborate with other teachers and staff to create a positive learning environment
• Maintain a clean and organized classroom
• Completes and submit accurate and timely reports as assigned.
• Supervises and evaluates the performance of center-based teachers and provides orientation for new staff members.
• Participates in staff meetings, trainings and other department and staff programs.
• Provides individualized professional development and training as needed.
• Assists in developing and conducting trainings for the Center Based Teachers.
• Supports in recruiting for parents to join the Policy Council and Parent Committee meetings.
• Prepares an ongoing assessment of equipment and materials for Center Based Teachers. 
• Participates in reflective supervision meetings with Director and provide reflective Supervisor for Center Based staff. 
• Attends EHS meetings and relevant trainings.
• Full-time Flexible hours (some evenings and Saturdays will be required).
• Perform other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES)

• Bachelor’s degree (BA) in Early Childhood Education.
• A minimum of 3 years actual classroom teaching experience
• Proof of completion of core ECE courses: 6 Infant Units, (ECE201 Child Development, ECE210 Early Childhood Education, and ECE211 Early Childhood Education Curriculum, ECE212 Child, Family and Community)
• Current California Child Development Site Supervisor Permit and experienced in similar program highly preferred. 
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, and Strong communication and organizational skills and interpersonal. Head Start knowledge preferred.

LICENSING AND CERTIFICATIONS (IF APPLICABLE)

• First Aid certification and Child CPR certification required. 
• Health Exam required
• Pertussis (whooping cough) and measles immunization
• Negative tuberculosis screen required
• Hepatitis B Vaccination (recommended)
• Must pass a criminal background check.