Temporary Lead Teacher - 14 Week Assignment (45067)

The Assistant Director is responsible for assisting the Center Director in ensuring the health, safety, and quality of education for all children within the center’s care. Under the direction of the Center Director, the Assistant Director collaborates with staff to ensure that curriculum and classroom activities are properly delivered, and that the needs of the students and the goals of the center are met appropriately.

Essential Classroom Responsibilities

• Maintain proper ratios at all times. Ensure that all staff are positioned in a manner to view the children at all times.
• Create employee schedules
•  Assist lead teachers creating lesson plans using the school format that aligns with NAYEC and Quality First curriculum. Prepare activities that are developmentally appropriate for the age of the children
• Maintain records of attendance and sign-in/out sheets.

• Maintain weekly billing and produce statements for Early Learning Center program
• Maintain a positive attitude toward co-workers, families and scholars in the school.
• Follow and enforce policies and procedures.
• Proactively respond to any issues and concerns regarding the programs.
• Attend and engage in occasional parent participation events and other events that may be on nights and/or weekends.

• Be available for assigned but flexible weekly schedule between 6:30 am and 6:00 pm.
• Attend meetings, trainings and UCP Learning Center events as required

Classroom Responsibilities:

• Perform other duties and tasks as assigned.
• Assist children with activities of daily life (hand washing, family style meals, taking care of their environment, etc.).
• Engage children in activities and play that stimulates their development.
• Utilize developmentally appropriate practice and best practice methods at all times.
• Maintain open communication between preschool staff and school personnel.
• Establish a professional level of rapport with each family in order to provide quality care and friendly service.
• Communicate with the parents through daily drop-off and pick-up as well as on ProCare.
• Bend, kneel or crouch in order to lift children and work on the floor.                               

Require Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Must be highly proficient in Microsoft Office., Outlook, other software systems that require management of ELC program.
• Arizona Department of Health Childcare licensing regulation (AZDHS)
• Responsible for all activity and room preparations for the program.
• Maintain an orderly and well-inventoried classroom. Submit supply orders that are needed for the Early Learning Center
• Ensure the safety and well-being of each child by responding to their emotional, social, physical and educational needs.

Ensure health and safety provisions are followed and adhered to by members, families and employees

Minimum Education and Experience:

Any combination equivalent to: Associates Degree in child development (Early Childhood Education) or related field and at least 2 -3 years increasing responsibility in a Child Care Development Center, including supervising staff and at least 1 year of verifiable teaching experience in a licensed childcare center.

• Az Level-1 Fingerprint Clearance Card
• Food Handlers certification
• CPR/FA training

Preferred:

Bachelor's Degree in child development or related field, and five years increasing responsibility in a Child

Care Development Center.

Knowledge of:

• AZ DHS Child Care Licensing Rules and regulations

• Planning, organization and direction of a Child Development Center.
• Strategies to address behavioral Issues affecting children 
• Applicable laws, codes, regulation, policies and procedures.
• Computer software applications for child development reporting.
• Proper evaluation methods.
• First Things First Quality First Program

Ability to:

• Adhere to processes and procedures established at the center.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

• Must be able to assume duties of Center Director and Teachers as needed during their absence.

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly is required to sit, stand, walk and manipulate (lift, carry, move) medium to heavy weights up to 50 pounds. Must be able to bend, kneel, squat, walk and run. Requires good hand-eye coordination, arm, hand and finger dexterity, including ability to grasp, and visual acuity to use a keyboard, operate equipment and read , adequate hearing to perform job duties in person and over the phone.

In accordance with UCP guidelines, it is necessary for employees to complete a series of trainings to meet the criteria for this position. The training department will provide a specific departmental guide for these requirements including additional updates.

The work environment includes a classroom environment, inside and out of doors with moderate to high noise levels and possible exposure to blood borne pathogens

Salary : $18 - $20