Daycare- Lead Teacher

Daycare- Lead Teacher Powell Co School District District Wide - Stanton, Kentucky This job is also posted in Powell Co Schools Job Details

Job ID:

5779118

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Posted:

Yesterday

Starting Date:

Immediately Job Description

POWELL COUNTY SCHOOLS

JOB

DESCRIPTION

POSITION TITLE:

Day Care Head Teacher

REPORTS TO

Early Childhood Coordinator

BASIC FUNCTION

The Day Care Head Teacher directs the daily operation of the preschool classroom and organizes and implements appropriate developmental activities for preschool children including those with disabilities. The Day Care Head Teacher also participates in the assessment of children by observing children and contributing to the reporting and planning for individual child educational goals. The Day Care Head Teacher provides parents with regular information regarding child development and their individual child's progress.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES

The terms of employments are designated by the contract. Adhere to the Professional Code of Ethics and demonstrate punctuality and regular attendance. Organizes, creates, and operates the daycare classroom. Provides parent involvement opportunities and works individually with parents of children on child development and individual child progress Observes and records child behavior; uses appropriate child assessment tools with training; may assist in writing part of a report. Adapts the learning environment using recommendations from professionals (teacher, occupational therapist, physical therapist, speech/language therapist, etc.); when necessary, implements IEP goals under supervision of a professional and participates in the Admissions and Release Committee as the child's regular teacher. Directs the activities of day care instructional assistants in the classroom.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

KNOWLEDGE OF:

General practices, policies and procedures involved in early childhood education. Appropriate day care classroom operation. Parent education relating to day care children. Needs and development of day care children. Oral and written communication skills. Laws, rules and regulations related to assigned activities. Interpersonal skills basic to working with adults and families. Health and safety rules and regulations related to early childhood settings.

ABILITY TO

Organize, create and operate the day care classroom with indirect curricular supervision. Provide parent involvement opportunities. Work with parents and children effectively. Observe and record child behavior. Provide input into child education reports. Adapt the learning environment to meet individual child needs. Implement special instructional services under direction of a licensed or certified professional. Communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Work cooperatively with others and direct activities of instructional assistants. Maintain classroom records. Understand and work within scope of authority.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

General Education:

Associate degree, OR 64 college semester hours is preferred

OR Early Childhood Preparation:

A minimum of one (1) year early childhood training or experience OR Child Development Associate (CDA) credential from the National Academy of Early Childhood Programs, OR at least 12 semester hours in early childhood education or development

Position Type:

1 Full-Time Job Requirements Citizenship, residency or work visa required