Lead Teacher DPI

SUMMARY:   Responsible for the development and implementation of appropriate curriculum for each child assigned to her/him.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.  Other duties may be assigned.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Write and implement daily instructional lesson plans according to curricular objectives, including     

       programming for independent work activities. Works with other professional staff as appropriate to  

       coordinate planning.

• Establish and implement goals for each child. 
• Conduct continual evaluation of students’ progress including pre and post testing and semi-annual formal assessment.
• Create and implement behavior management plans as necessary.
• Meet with parents to gather information for the development of children’s individual goals and to report progress.
• Collaborate effectively with Classroom Assistant, ensuring s/he is given full information on students to provide quality teaching and care.
• Supervise Classroom Assistant by providing mentoring and training, monitoring work quality, providing feedback, immediately addressing all deficiencies, and conducting annual performance reviews.
• Actively supervise children during recess, naps, and meals.
• Know and implement all SFCC policies and procedures, NAC Accreditation Standards and WI licensing rules for group childcare centers.
• Attend and participate in team meetings, staff meetings, and staffing, when possible, to offer suggestions, observations, and ideas regarding program or individual child needs. Lead department meetings as needed
• Maintain a clean, neat and stimulating classroom space.
• Plan and facilitate field trips
• Participate in school-related evening activities.
• Develop and maintain all written documentation required for the role including classroom newsletters, lesson plans and daily schedules.
• Maintain necessary Teaching Credential and complete all required continuing education in Early Childhood/Special Education.  
• Actively participate in mandatory SFCC training sessions.
• Provide in-class observation/discussion opportunities for visitors as requested.
• Report any cases of suspected child abuse and neglect.
• Perform other duties as requested or assigned.

Education/Experience: 

• Associate's degree in early childhood or special education from an accredited college required; bachelor's degree is preferred.
• DPI license required. 

Language Skills:

• Ability to write concise and informative policy reports. 

• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from Board members, members of the leadership team, and customers.
• Regularly, prepare and deliver presentations. 
• Ability to create effective working relationships with staff, vendors, customers, and Board of Director members.

Reasoning Ability/Mental Requirements:

• Must be able to cope with routine changes to accommodate the school's needs.
• Must be able to handle multiple tasks at a time.

•   Must be able to continually interact with co-workers, parents, and children in a positive manner.

OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES:

• Strong customer service skills.
• Understand and follow written and verbal directions.
• Read, write, basic math skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Positive and friendly attitude.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to function effectively in a team setting.
• Ability to adjust to various work changes that occur throughout the day.

Behavior and Aptitude

The mission and philosophy of St. Francis Children’s Center requires this position to perform in both a professional and personable manner.  The manner in which the employee relates to fellow employees, clients, and visitors is considered parallel in importance to technical knowledge and ability.  Respect and consideration given to the dignity of each client, visitor and fellow employee is a requisite of successful job performance.  In addition, strict client confidentiality must be maintained.

Physical Demands: 

• Stand and walk.
• Bend, twist and reach.
• Far vision at 20 feet or further, near vision at 20 inches or less.
• Speak and hear.
• Kneel, crouch, climb, feel, and stoop.
• Lift and carry objects weighing up to thirty lbs.
• Push/pull objects at a medium intensity level of effort.
• Handle or manipulate objects at a medium intensity level of effort.
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Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

St. Francis Children’s Center follows the equal opportunity policy and standards of the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development, the Wisconsin Department of Health and Family Services and all applicable local, state and federal statutes and regulations relating to nondiscrimination in employment and service delivery.

It is our to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, we will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities.  No otherwise qualified person shall be excluded from employment, be denied the benefits of employment or otherwise be subject to discrimination in employment in any manner on the basis of age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin or ancestry, disability or association with a person with a disability, arrest or conviction record, sexual orientation, marital status or pregnancy, political belief, or affiliation, military participation, or use or non-use of lawful products off the employers premises during working hours.  All supervisors and managers are expected to support goals and programmatic activities relating to nondiscrimination in employment.