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Northeast KY Community Action Agency Lead Teacher in Sandy Hook, Kentucky
JOB SUMMARY: Responsible for the implementation of all aspects of Northeast Head Start’s education and child development services, under the direction of the Early Childhood Services Coordinator, for children and families served as outlined in the Head Start Performance Standards and the 2007 Improving Head Start for School Readiness Act as well as the supervision of the assistant teacher, classroom aides and volunteers (including outdoor activities and field trips) for the assigned Head Start.ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS1. Implement a program of comprehensive educational and child development services, including a curriculum that meets the program’s philosophy and the developmental needs of the children served at the assigned center.2. Plan and implement activities supporting the curriculum, home follow-up program, scheduling, learning environment, and supervision of all classroom activities.3. Plan and implement classroom activities with staff and parents, ensuring activities supporting all developmental areas are provided daily.4. Ensure completion of each child’s individualized education plan, including developmental screening, developmental assessment, and individual objectives, including support activities.5. Enter, monitor, and maintain data such as: child observations, attendance, CACFP forms, and playground check lists in the Child Plus data tracking system.6. Review and approve activities planned by assistant teacher, parents, and/or volunteers.7. Provide a positive atmosphere for all parents, volunteers, and visitors, ensuring each person receives a proper greeting and assistance.8. Maintain all records and ensure completion of records by the assistant and other staff at the center.9. Completion of the phase-in program with each child/family entering the Head Start program.10. Ensure completion of a minimum of four parent/teacher conferences with each family per year; two of which must take place during an educational home visit.11. Provide parent training during the phase-in program regarding the Head Start Performance Standards and all areas outlined in the program’s policies and procedures manuals, including the volunteer program.12. Provide an overview and training to parents regarding the curriculum.13. Plan and facilitate curriculum planning meetings, involving parents.14. Submit a supply/material requisition form for materials needed in the classroom.15. Report any repair/maintenance needs of the center to the appropriate Central Office staff.16. Provide ongoing evaluation of the center’s learning environment, activities, and staff, ensuring improvements deemed necessary.17. Maintain Active Supervision at all times for all children in your care.18. Ensure toileting, health checks, and all other daily health routines are completed for all children.19. Ensure the completion, while sharing in the responsibility, of preparing and cleaning up after activities.20. Serve as a direct line of communication between the center’s staff and the Early Childhood Services Coordinator.21. Recruit and maintain volunteers and community partners.22. Notify Early Childhood Services Coordinator (obtain approval), family advocate, and parents of schedule changes, special events, field trips, etc.23. Attend professional conferences, meetings, workshops, and any other events deemed beneficial, which may augment program and/or personal professional development skills necessary in maintaining the highest quality in educational services.24. Collaborate with local education authorities, community resources, and any other available resources providing early childhood services.25. Complete required training as outlined in the program's Personnel, Policies, and Procedures.26. Ensure the preservation of all private and confidential information of children, families, and staff.27. Coordinate with other Head Start component coordinators to ensure the assimilation of services for children and families.28. Complete and submit required administrative documentation, such as time sheets, when due.29. Perform all other duties as designated by the Head Start Director to ensure program operations.EDUCATION AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS • BA in IECE or ECE • Valid Kentucky Driver’s License and current liability insurance. • Before employment: Submit a tuberculin skin test and/or screen and a physical examination indicating the individual is free of communicable diseases; participate in the National Background Check Service, including fingerprints, Child Abuse and Neglect, and criminal record checks.PREFERENCE GIVEN TO: • Experience in Head Start or a related childcare center. • Knowledge of children and family resources. • Knowledge of the Day Care Licensing requirements of Kentucky. • Communication skills, both written and oral. • Ability to communicate with Head Start parents and coordinate services for both children and families. • Ability to supervise.