JOBS

Under the direction of the Director of School Operations and the Mentor Teacher, the birth to Three Lead Teacher will develop and implement individual educational plans for children, which supports their development socially, intellectually, linguistically, physically, and emotionally in a manner appropriate to their age and stage of development. The Lead Teacher will be held responsible for implementing all programming requirements in adherence to all performance and outcomes standards as prescribed by the multiple funding and model requirements. Below lists some of the responsibilities:

• Participate in training to build an understanding of the Educare Model of early learning programming, remain up to date in required curriculum training and any other trainings as assigned or required.
• Implement curriculum to support lesson planning.
• Provide a dual language model in the classroom.
• Perform the functions of this position with a strong understanding of Developmentally Appropriate Practices and Child Development.
• Plan and implement learning experiences that promote all developmental areas, including improving the readiness of children for school by developing their language acquisition and vocabulary through a balanced, dual language approach that supports both Spanish and English language acquisition.
• Function as an “on-site” Director by the DCFS Licensing regulations.
• Guide and facilitate activities of the children, including daily activities, walking field trips, selecting and arranging equipment and materials in the classroom.
• Cooperate with other staff and classroom groups to maintain the smooth functioning of the center, which at times may require changes to meet the needs of the children and their development.
• Maintain a comprehensive and ongoing portfolio assessment for each child, including observations in each area, and developmental assessment completed three times a year.
• Conduct home visits at least twice a year and two parent conferences to discuss the child’s individual development and progress, assist the parents in developing observational skills and solicit parent observations.
• Participate and engage in school’s special events.
• Eat with and assist children in development of social and self-help skills, and sound nutritional practices.
• Guide children’s acquisition of social skills.