Lead Teacher - Head Start - Wrangell
- $27 to $39 Hourly
- Full-Time
POSITION DESCRIPTION
Lead Teacher
INFORMATION
Department: Head Start
Type of Position: Non-Exempt
Location of Work: Wrangell
Salary Grade(s): 8/9
Hours of Work: 37.5 hrs/wk, 36-42 wks/yr
Employment Category: Regular, Full-Time
PURPOSE
The incumbent is the primary teaching team member in the classroom, and oversees, delegates, and monitors classroom operations and family/community outreach on a day-to-day basis in accordance with the Head Start Program Performance Standards. Lead Teacher works with the support of and in collaboration with the Head Start management team.
REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS
Reports To: Site Supervisor
Supervises: Two - four staff, volunteers, and parents in classroom
Liaison To: Head Start Management Team and parents
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Responsible for maintaining working knowledge of Head Start Program Performance Standards (HSPPS) and applicable State of Alaska regulations specific to early childhood programming
Supervise and monitor children; respond appropriately to crisis or emergency situations that may occur
Develop and maintain positive classroom environment for children, families, and staff
With Child Development Coordinator guidance, ensure the following are developed and implemented: on-going child assessments, individualized learning plans, and, if needed, positive behavior plans
Work with school district, public health, and/or community service agencies to ensure child services meet HSPPS compliance
Develop, submit, and lead weekly lesson plans that incorporate the Early Learning Outcomes Framework and designated curriculum
Maintain confidentiality of families and program
Utilize Child Plus and Teaching Strategies Gold (TSG) to ensure all required assessments and documentation are accurate, complete, and routinely updated
Delegate the recruitment of parent committee members, policy council members, and substitutes to teaching team member
Monitor and report child abuse concerns to appropriate authority
Work with Mentor Coach throughout school year
Document all family contacts, family visits, and parent/teacher conferences
Provide an environment that promotes and reinforces family/community engagement
Support the families' goals toward health, safety, financial stability and aspirations
Work with Food Service Coordinator to ensure sanitary food preparation, food storage, and clean-up in accordance with Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) guidelines
Provide family style meals and snacks (as appropriate)
Conduct CACFP monitoring in collaboration with Food Service Coordinator
Attend and participate in annual trainings
Complete 15-hours of ECE professional development per school year
Encourage and co-create a positive work environment
Work with team to ensure general maintenance and janitorial duties are shared and complete
Purchase supplies as needed and ensure accurate inventory of equipment and supplies
Other duties as required
DECISION MAKING AUTHORITY
Spending Authority: As assigned by Site Supervisor
Other Authority: N/A
NECESSARY SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
Ability to delegate tasks and monitor assignments
Ability to collaborate with fellow teachers, management team, and community agencies/organizations
Willingness to learn and implement early childhood best practices into daily activities
Ability to problem-solve and make timely decisions
Ability to maintain accurate, complete and confidential records
Effective communication skills, verbal and written
Proficient Computer skills
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (education, experience, skills)
AA in Early Childhood Education
Child Development Credential (CDA)
2 years' experience working directly with young children in a classroom setting
Willing to earn Pediatric CPR & First Aide certified and gain food handlers' card within 30 days of hire
Valid Alaska Driver's License
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (education, experience, skills)
Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or related field
UNUSUAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS OR RESTRICTIONS
Ability to interact with children at their eye level, by kneeling, stooping, bending, and sitting
Ability to walk, run, climb stairs, and stand occasional for extended periods of time
Able to lift 50 lbs
Other: Travel on small aircraft or ferry to attend training or support other classes
CONDITIONS OF HIRE:
All employment at Tlingit & Haida is "at will". This means that the employee or Tlingit & Haida may terminate employment at any time and for any reason. Unless specified in writing, no term of employment is expressed or implied for this position.
Tlingit & Haida is a no tolerance workplace. All regular employees may be required to pass a pre-employment and subsequent random drug and alcohol screening to be eligible for and maintain employment.
Tlingit & Haida requires a criminal background check be conducted on all employees. All employment offers are conditional until federal criminal background check results verify your eligibility to work for Tlingit & Haida.
Address
Central Council of the Tlingit and Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska
Wrangell, AKIndustry
Education
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