Lead Teacher - Head Start - Juneau

POSITION DESCRIPTION
Lead Teacher

Department: Head Start
Covered Position: Yes

Exemption Status: Non-Exempt

Pay Grade(s): 9 ($30.56+/hour DOE)

Purpose: Responsible for planning, organizing, and implementing an educational program that meets the academic, social, emotional, and developmental needs of students. The Lead Teacher provides guidance to teachers aides and volunteers, and collaborates with Head Start Management Team and families to ensure a safe, nurturing, and engaging learning environment. The Lead Teacher 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.

Essential Functions. An individual in this role must be able to perform the following functions with or without reasonable accommodation:
• 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 members
• Monitor and report child abuse concerns to appropriate authority
• Work with Mentor Coach in creating professional development plans and attending trainings throughout the 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)
• 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
• Supervises two to four teaching staff, volunteers, and parents in the classroom
• Other duties as assigned.