Lead Teacher

Lead Teacher
Do you love working with children? Are you looking to make a difference in the life a child? Then the Valley Opportunity Council is where you want to be! Immediate openings are available for EEC qualified Lead Teachers within our Early Education and Care Department at our Chicopee, Holyoke and South Hadley sites. Sites NAEYC accredited. This is an excellent opportunity to work for a well-respected non-profit agency that offers excellent benefits and opportunities to advance your career.

General Description: Work cooperatively with Center Director and classroom teaching team in teaching, program planning and general operation of the classroom. Assure care and protection of children at the center at all times.

Specific Essential Duties:

• Supervise children in classroom learning activities, both in groups and on an individual basis, including planning and implementing of program curriculum
• Report on child’s progress to supervisor and parents, maintain daily log notes, document children’s progress throughout the year as required by EEC or as needed for services
• Contribute to and follow through on recommendations of social service and educational staff and consultants
• Supervise children at all times
• Assist the Classroom Team Leader in developing curriculum, using Creative Curriculum, in the absence of Classroom Team Leader take on the responsibility of developing curriculum with the assistance from other classroom staff
• Participate in weekly planning meeting with classroom teachers
• Ensure classroom environment is in compliance with NAEYC and EEC requirements
• Complete regular child assessments (ASQ) and progress reports (TS GOLD)
• Assist other Center staff when supervisor is absent
• Responsible for care and use of educational equipment and toys during the school day
• Attend all workshops and/or training sessions as required by EEC, Center Director, or Program
• Participate as a team member in the general operation of the classroom, including cleaning and maintaining the classroom and child care environment to meet EEC and program requirements
• Assist as needed in the food program, including food preparation
• Provide well rounded, daily lesson plans to enhance the program curriculum
• Complete and maintain paperwork necessary to meet EEC regulations, program policies and NAEYC standards
• Assist children who receive VOC transportation services to and from the van
• Provide documentation of successful completion of First Aid and CPR and physical as required by EEC regulations and VOC policies
• Ability to lift children (up to 60 lbs.) and classroom equipment (such as dividers, playthings) in an appropriate manner as needed
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor

General Requirements:

• Must have EEC Lead Teacher Qualifications which includes one of the following:
• 36 months’ experience & 12 credits in the Category of Study

OR

• 27 months’ experience & associate's degree or higher in unrelated field

OR

• 18 months’ experience & CDA

OR

• 9 months’ experience & associate degree or higher in related field
• Ability to lift children (up to 60 lbs.) and classroom equipment (such as dividers, playthings) in an appropriate manner as needed
• Ability to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations, where possible, may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks

Benefits:

· First 12 Months employees accrue 2 weeks of vacation.

· After 13 months, you begin to accrue weeks of vacation.

· You accrue 2 weeks of sick leave each year.

· 30 Min Paid Lunch Break.

· 13 Paid Holidays.

- 9 additional paid days off

· Other benefits such as, medical Insurance, In lieu of medical insurance, VOC will provide the lowest cost contributed by the agency towards childcare reimbursement or other benefit products such as AFLAC products & Guardian Life insurance.

· Retirement plan available through Mutual of America, VOC will contribute 2% of your gross pay. If the employee wishes to contribute through employee deductions, he/she may contribute a minimum of 2% of their pay and the agency will add another 1%. Employees are also eligible to start the plan and contribute through payroll deductions after 30 days on the job.

Benefit Conditions:

• Waiting period may apply
• Only full-time employees eligible

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.80 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

License/Certification:

• EEC Lead Teacher Certification (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $21