Lead Teacher

Lead Teachers are responsible for providing a successful, safe, and supervised educational setting for children enrolled in SRCAA Head Start/Early Head Start programs. The Lead Teacher actively promotes school readiness and sets appropriate goals that address the five essential domains (social-emotional, cognitive, language/literacy, perceptual motor and physical development, and approaches to learning). This position also develops individual learning goals and provides ongoing assessment of the developmental process to facilitate the transition into kindergarten. This position requires a culture of safety and positive reinforcement with continuity of care which includes active supervision strategies and encourages parent family community engagement in all aspects of the program

Qualifications:
Associate Degree in Child Development or Early Childhood Education.

* Transcripts required to validate degrees/classes.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
• Principles of early childhood development and the learning process.
• Basic computer skills and experience with computer applications, (includes; Microsoft Office; Word, Excel and Power Point).
• Knowledge and skill in the use of Child Plus is required within 12 months of hire.
• Must obtain a First Aid and Infant/Child CPR card within 90 days of hiring and keep current.
• Occasionally lift as much as 50lbls in classroom setting and in assisting children into their seats on the bus
• Frequent kneeling, bending at waist and neck, and sitting on floor; frequent getting up and down from seat to assist children.
• Competence in planning, organizing, scheduling, recordkeeping, and staff and parent communications.
• Ability to relate effectively with children, families, community members, and staff of diverse backgrounds.
• Interest and ability to advocate with and on behalf of low-income, diverse families.
• Work cooperatively with parents and staff.
• Comprehend and make inferences from written materials.
• Communicate by telephone or in person in a one-to-one or group setting.
• Produce documents written in the English language with clearly organized thoughts using proper sentence construction, punctuation, and grammar.
• Must have access to a personal vehicle with insurance coverage (unless the agency provides a vehicle) and have a valid North Carolina State driver’s license.