Childrens Director Jobs in Decatur, GA (NOW HIRING)

Head Teacher Job Description

Head Teachers are responsible for providing a quality learning environment to the children intheir classes. Experiences offered must be developmentally appropriate and aligned with theReggio Emilia Philosophy.

During the introductory period, the employees supervisor explains job responsibilities andthe performance standards expected. From time to time, the employee may be asked towork on special projects or to assist with other work necessary or important to the operationof KLA Schools. His or her cooperation and assistance in performing such additional work isexpected and appreciated.

Key Responsibilities of Head Teachers
Observes and documents children's progress and developmental milestones
Devises and implements their curriculum
Divides responsibilities in the class so the teachers can systematically observe, takenotes, and record conversations between children to collect information to preparedaily journals
Completes incident/accident reports as needed and contacts the parents to inform
them of the situation
Works under the leadership of the School Director or Pedagogical Coordinator to
explore ways to expand the childrens spontaneous activities
Works with small groups of children of varying abilities and interests, including thosewith special needs
Based on the childrens responses, introduces materials, questions, and opportunities
that provoke children to further explore the topics they are interested in exploring
Purposefully allows mistakes to happen to support children into thinking about the
mistakes
Allows the children to negotiate in the group (Intervention, as teacher, in the
childrens conflicts should be minimal.)
Supervises sleeping children
Cleans up nap area after children wake
Trusts parents to be informed and productive members of a cooperative educationalteam
Prepares weekly projections based on outcomes of previous experiences, teachers'analyses, and feedback from Director or Pedagogical Coordinator
Prepares flow of the day
Meets with coworkers after classes to review observations and analyze the childrensthought processes in order to be able to start the documentation procedure
Prepares childrens assessments and holds teacher-parent meetings twice a year
Supports the afterhours schools special events
Participates in professional development and logistics meetings
Attends emergency meetings

Trains the teacher assistant and new co-teacher (when needed) in the above-
mentioned skills

Schedules meetings with parents at the beginning of the school year

Maintains a clean and organized classroom, well stocked with appropriate materials

Reporting Relationship
Reports directly to the School Director

Job, Health, and Educational Requirements
18 years or older
Associates degree in early childhood education (required); bachelors degree or
higher in early childhood education (preferred)
45 Hours of Childcare Training
CDA
Commitment to state, federal, and KLA Schools guidelines
Background screening requirements
Ability to frequently lift, move, or hold children up to 40 pounds
Ability to occasionally lift, move, or hold weight up to 40 pounds
Ability to supervise and interact with the children outdoors for extended periods in
varied weather conditions
Full range of motion to lift, reach, squat, climb, sit, and otherwise fully participate inactivities
Immediate and appropriate responsiveness to multiple or unexpected situations or
emergencies
Mental and physical alertness and an appropriate level of energy to perform essentialjob requirements
Computer literacy in Word, Excel, Power Point, and iMovie
Good organizational skills
Time management skills
Ability to travel and commute for professional development
Commitment to learning and applying the Reggio Emilia philosophy
Commitment to state and local agency training requirements and certifications
Good writing skills
English language skills (Bilingual is a plus.)
Adherence to all health, safety, and operating procedures as outlined by KLA Schools
Ability, in the event of the schools transition to a Virtual Learning Program, to support
the planning and implementation of that program as well as participate in all virtual
meetings and events that may be required by the School Director

Job Performance
Arrives to work on time
Clocks in and out at door daily
Notifies the school if sick or will not be coming to work
Dresses appropriately and follows the school dress code
Plans and implements projects
Keeps supplies and classroom clean and organized
Attends responsibly to the safety of the children
Attends child development workshops and teacher-parent meetings

Assists with community activities
Maintains positive communication with parents, children, and other staff members

For all job descriptions, the employee is responsible for keeping in-service hours or
education and training requirements up to date. Not having these education or trainingrequirements up to date constitutes a violation to the terms of employment. If the employeeis not in compliance, he or she will have three months to correct this violation to avoidsuspension without pay. If suspended, the employee will be reinstated only after completingthe necessary in-service hours, education, or training requirements and providing proof ofcompletion to the School Director or Assistant Director.