Pre-K Head Teacher - Mineola

Pre-K Head Teacher

• Mineola at Harbor Child Care Pre-K Head Teacher
• Mineola at Harbor Child Care in Mineola, New York Posted in 5 days ago.

Type:

Full-Time Job Description:

Full Time Pre-K Head Teacher $18.50

• 20.00 per hour We are proud to offer the following benefits: Discount on Child Care.
• Rules apply. Health Benefits Medical Dental Vision Accident Life Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Paid Holidays Paid Sick/Time Off Days No Evenings or Weekends!
• Under the supervision of the Assistant Dir.

/Center Dir. or their designee, the Head Teacher shall be responsible for working within the framework of Harbor Child Care and carrying out its functions, educational philosophy, policies and procedures as follows but not limited to:

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

: The Head Teacher is responsible for the planning and execution of a program that takes into account the educational, social development and health needs of the group as well as the individual child. The Head Teacher is responsible for active supervision of the Associate Teacher, Assistant Teacher, Aides and Substitute Teacher in all classroom activities, on and off school grounds. The Head Teacher is required to lift and carry children as well as physically actively participate in age appropriate activities for the class. Develops a program of developmentally appropriate practices. Upholds Harbor's philosophy and policies, i.e. health & safety, nutrition and regulations as stated in the Parent Policy, New Employee Welcome Manual and Employee Handbook. Actively implements age appropriate The Creative Curriculum. Respects the confidential nature of all information about parents, children and staff. Supports and participates in an active outdoor time. Plans with all classroom staff and keeps them informed regarding meetings, events and training. Brings to the attention of the Assistant Director/Director any difficulties concerning the supervision of classroom staff. Responsible for supervision of the children or for designating appropriately qualified personnel in your absence as well as inform Assistant Teacher/Director. Supports and actively participates in an active work time. Works with Assistant Director/Director concerning children with special needs. Record keepin g Parent Relations Fosters positive parent relationships through respecting the confidential nature of all information about parents and children. Provides a forum for ongoing communication daily notes, phone calls, etc. Uses Contact Notes for staff and parent concerns. Attends and participates in parent/teacher meetings. Self-Evaluation Assumes responsibility for discussing his/her professional performance objectively at regularly scheduled supervisor conferences with the Education Coordinator or Program Director using these conferences as a source of information and professional guidance. Trainings/Meetings Attends required staff meetings, trainings and workshops Attends weekly planning meetings with the Education Director or Program Director. H.S. Diploma or GED and CDA or

AA/BA/MA

in Early Childhood Education. Experience working with children between the ages of 3-5 years. 1-2 years of experience preferred. Must have availability between 7am and 6pm. Shifts vary.