Head Teacher

General Position Description

The Head Teacher is responsible for developing a cohesive teaching team, coordinating the curriculum, and managing the day-to-day operational activities of the classrooms. Teachers must understand children’s cognitive, social, emotional and physical development in order to ensure a safe and stimulating classroom environment where children are actively engaged and encouraged to succeed. The Head Teacher must be skilled in communicating with both children and adults in order to meet the needs of the children, effectively guide teacher assistants, and resolve parental concerns.

This position reports to Director and Assistant Director

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and implement educational curriculum by developing classroom activities based on developmentally appropriate practices and early learning standards.
• Supervise children at all times for their safety and the safety of others.
• Lead by example; encourage teaching team success through modeling and coaching.
• Plan individual and group age-appropriate activities to actively engage children and encourage social, cognitive and emotional growth.
• Maintain frequent communications with parents through informal discussions, progress reports, and parent-teacher conferences.
• Use BrightWheel (will train) to communicate with parents and share child’s work. (our center app)
• Ensure all center policies and state regulations are met.
• Ensure a healthy classroom environment – including maintaining appropriate hygiene and cleanliness standards and safety and security of children.
• Supervise teacher assistants and classroom volunteers to ensure they are following planned activities, hygiene and safety standards.
• Maintain accurate records, forms and files.
• Maintain personal professional development plan to ensure continuous quality improvement.
• Maintain a clean and organized classroom.
• Hold weekly team meetings for planning and reflection.
• Utilization of community resources, plan trips and classroom activities.
• Stock the classroom with supplies as needed.
• Keep toys, mats appropriately sanitized, according to CDC and state licensing regulations.
• Attend required meetings, as scheduled
• Participate in extracurricular activities such as Open House, Parents Evening/weekend Events at Saint Joseph, etc.
• Attend professional development as required.

Additional Knowledge, Skills and Experience Required

• Minimum of 2 years of professional child care experience.
• Must be 20 years of age
• Strong oral and written communication skills and basic computer skills.
• High energy and the ability to work well with others (staff, children, and parents) and to foster a team environment.
• A strong understanding of child development.
• Excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification.
• Understand and us CT ELDS and CT DOTS
• Must clear full background check and must pass health screening.
• Team player
• Work well with others to plan and create lessons

Educational Requirements

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in early childhood education or related field of study with a minimum of 30 Credits in ECE.
• Head Teacher Certification or willing to apply Physical Requirements
• Requirements include the ability to take frequent walks, use hands and fingers, handle objects, tools or controls, talk to and hear voices at many levels. May also be required to kneel, bend, squat or crawl.
• A specific vision ability will be required including the ability to see up close and up to a certain distance, to see colors, have peripheral vision and depth perception.

Employment Type

Full-time position / Monday - Friday

Pay: $17.00 - $21.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• On-the-job training
• Opportunities for advancement
• Professional development assistance

Work Location: In person