Preschool Lead Teacher
4 days ago
Eugene
Job Description POSITION SUMMARY: Plans, organizes, implements and oversees all developmentally appropriate curriculum and enrichment activities in a classroom setting for children from preschool through kindergarten age; Provides a positive learning environment that supports children's social, emotional, physical, language, and cognitive development; Develops and recommends program activities and projects; Implementing Individualized Family Service Plans. Responsible for ensuring the safety of children in the program while supervising and assisting children in developmentally appropriate activities such as games, songs, learning activities, arts and crafts projects, gym time, nap time, snack and/or lunch; and for developing and recommending activities and projects. Evaluating participant needs and making programmatic adjustments and improvements based on observation and data. The lead position will provide management of the Teacher and Preschool Aide. 1. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: • Apply Agency core values of stewardship, compassion, integrity and equity., • Monitor participant safety with various measures including attendance taking and frequent head counts., • Ensure the safety of all participants and program staff at the site., • Serve meals; perform necessary clean up according to CACFP/USDA standards and practices., • Prepare room; set up supplies and/or equipment for activities; perform necessary clean up., • Respond to incidents utilizing First Aid, CPR/AED as needed., • Maintains appropriate records and prepares reports related to early childhood programs and activities., • Leads staff in utilizing developmentally appropriate practices for preschool-kindergarten age children., • Approve time cards, staff professional development, and staff disciplinary action, • Attend family 4 engagement activities and other events as need for fundraising, • Attend/Plan family staffing meetings, all staff meetings, and team meetings., • Follow PBC, DELC, SPARK, and Grant guidelines at all times 2. OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: • Ensure workflow and/or procedures are kept up-to-date for owned tasks, • Maintain all safety protocols and techniques within the workplace, • Maintain an accurate daily record on timesheet of hours worked, • Performs other job-related duties or tasks as required. 3. CORE COMPETENCIES: • Ability to work independently and as a team member., • An understanding of generational poverty and the needs of low-income families., • Learn and apply Therapeutic, Trauma Informed, and Positive Support., • Ability to work with adults who have a variety of stresses/challenges, • Knowledge of the community/county resources, • Demonstrate good stress management and self-care skills., • Ability to relate to diverse at-risk children and families with sensitivity and respect., • Knowledge and competent use of the internet, email, and word processing programs., • Ability to maintain confidentiality and share information on a need-to-know basis only., • Ability to respond effectively to emergent situations., • Model a positive attitude toward work., • Ability to adapt and work effectively under pressure., • Listen actively and use effective conflict resolution skills., • Excellent communication skills, written, verbal and non-verbal., • Ability to work closely as a team member and to model appropriately for others on the team., • Ability to educate and oversee groups of parents and children., • Ability to represent the program positively within the community., • Willingness to seek and accept feedback and implement recommendations in a timely manner., • Sound judgment and common sense in decision-making. 4. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE: • At least Two years' experience working in Early Childhood Education with young children., • At least one year of management, • Experience working with adults with developmental disabilities/cognitive difficulties preferred. 5. PHYSICAL DEMAND: 6. MENTAL OR VISUAL DEMAND: • Constant mental and visual focus is required while working with children. 7. WORKING CONDITIONS: • Working conditions will typically be in a climate controlled and regulated environment, • Playground and off-site work will present a variety of environmental conditions 8. ATTENDANCE: • This position requires availability based on business need 9. SAFETY: • There is never a good reason to risk your own personal safety or that of a child or co-worker, • Being proactive to prevent injuries or incidents is an expectation, • All injuries or incidents, no matter how small, must be reported 10. FSLA: • The position of Preschool Lead Teacher is non-exempt, • Non-Exempt positions are eligible for overtime pay, • The position of Preschool Lead Teacher is considered a Category (2) Professionals 11. EEO CLASSIFICATION: N/A