Lead Teacher

Job OverviewThe Lead Teacher is responsible for maintaining the health, safety, and quality of education for all children within the center’s care. As well as ensuring that curriculum and classroom activities are properly delivered, and that the needs of the students and the goals of the center are met appropriately.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Maintain the vision for the center.
• Maintain adherence to quality standards in accordance with the vision and with state and local requirements and regulations.
• Adhere to quality standards in accordance with Center guidelines and state and local requirements; implement improvements where needed.
• Be aware of and follow OCFS Child Care Center regulations, definitions and policies
• Maintain quality effectiveness measurements.
• Follow established educational curriculum; collaborate with staff to develop positive learning activities; manage adherence to state and local regulations.
• Maintain student records in accordance with OCFS regulations.
• Maintain communications with parents of current and prospective students.
• Follow approved menus, as needed.
• Maintain positive relationships with regulatory agencies.
• Follow illness and emergency procedures. Maintain a good working relationship with a Health Care Consultant.
• Maintain a good working relationship and communicate effectively with OCFS, OCFS Reginal Offices, Child Care Assistance Program, Quality Stars NY, NYS Pyramid, FOW programs and other community/state/regional partners.
• Ability to work well with others (staff, children, and parents) and to foster a team environment.

· Maintain confidentiality in regards to all children, parents/families, staff, interns, volunteers, professional partners, and community members.

· Attend required training offered by FOW, OCFS, and other agencies/businesses.

· Ensure you receive at least 15 hours of required OCFS training per year covering all required topics.

• Be knowledgeable with CACFP, OCFS Day Care Center Regulations, Laws, Policies and Procedures
• Maintain accurate, organized and neat records
• Offer annual parent teacher conferences.
• Work with Ulster BOCES ECE interns.
• Attend staff meetings on a regular basis.

· Follow all procedures and policies manual.

· Maintain proper cleanliness of center inside and outside at all times.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• An Associate’s degree in Early Childhood, Child Development or related field;

OR

• A Child Development Associate Credential specific to the preschool development period;
• 1 year of direct professional experience caring for infants, toddlers and preschoolers;

OR

• 9 college credits in Early Childhood, Child Development or a related field, with a plan of study leading to a Child Development Associate Credential specific to the preschool developmental period;
• 2 years of experience related to caring for children.

AND

• Able to lift 50lbs
• Strong oral and written communications skills;
• Have at least basic technology skills.
• Must have a reliable and insured vehicle for transportation
• Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification.
• Available for on-call needs for second shift of care
• Have a strong understanding of child development.
• Have strong finance and budgeting skills.
• Excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Bilingual Spanish preferred

· Must clear full background check.

· Must pass health screening

Pay: $20.11 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20