D.I.S.D PRE K Partnership

Lead Teacher Job Descriptions

POSITION SUMMARY:

Responsible for developing and implementing an ongoing program of activities that

promote the social, emotional, cognitive and physical development of each child enrolled

in a group, in accordance with Texas Minimum Standards, TRS, NAC and NAEYC Performance Standards.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

· Have an interest in and concern for children and their families.

· Follow policies and procedures of E.A.S.Y.

· Consistently report to work on time prepared to perform duties of position.

· Support agency mission and program philosophy.

· Maintain confidentiality.

· Maintain a positive and respectful attitude.

• Maintains up to date emergency forms, curriculum plans, individual child development profile and other records as needed.
• Completes and reports any symptoms of child abuse to supervisor and/or child abuse hotline.
• Completes daily health checks regarding hygiene, safety, and overall well being of the children.
• Assures a healthy, safe, clean and developmentally appropriate environment for children.
• Assist with functioning and monitoring of nutrition and food service.
• Develop activities to stimulate the children
• Clean and sterilize equipment and toys daily
• Integrate special needs children in a respectful manner
• Reports all staffing and classroom concerns to supervisor in a timely manner.
• Reports family changes in schedules and excessive absences to administration in a timely manner.
• Participate in on-going in-service and educational development opportunities provided by the Agency.
• Participate in ongoing development and evaluation of center’s goals and objectives.
• In accordance with our "team" philosophy, the person filling this position may occasionally be required to carry out or assist with other tasks in addition to the duties listed
• Establish a positive relationship with each child’s family and share information about the child’s day at the Center.
• Help parents to understand the curriculum and find ways to involve parents in the
• daily program.
• Conduct individual parent conferences at least twice a year to discuss each child’s growth and development.
• Keep abreast of current knowledge in the field of Early Childhood Education.

QUALIFICATIONS:

•  Associate Degree
• Child Development Associate (CDA), awarded by the Council for Professional Recognition or at least two years experience in a child care setting
• Certified Child Care Professional, awarded by the National Child Care Association or at least two years in a child care setting.
• Adult and child CPR or CPR/PR, First Aid, and AED Certifications
• Ability to relate positively to young children, parents and staff.
• Strong working knowledge of Texas Minimum Standards, TRS, NAC, Program Performance Standards and NAEYC guidelines and regulations, including monitoring and evaluation
• Prefer knowledge of High/Scope curriculum.
• Demonstrate success in working as a member of a team.
• Effective and strong communication skills (orally and written)
• Demonstrate an ability to work successfully with community-based agencies and

building partnerships.

• Demonstrated supervision skills

PHYSICAL CAPABILITIES:

• Be able to lift 25-30 lbs.
• Be able to walk, squat/kneel, sit on floor.
• May occasionally be required to drive a motor vehicle.
• Perform light duty cleaning
• Light typing and work processing

Fully capable to have visual or hearing capabilities consistent with licensing

Safety requirements

OTHER:

•  Documentation of Tuberculin-free condition
• Pass a Criminal Background Check/FBI Finger Printing