Overview
The Lead Teacher is responsible for the overall operations of the classroom and provide a high quality of education and care for children.
Responsibilities
Supervise all classroom and outdoor activities, use positive discipline techniques to ensure the welfare, health and safety of the children
Greet and address each child by name, treat all children, parents, and staff with dignity and respect
Maintain open lines of communication with families
Plan and implement developmentally appropriate curriculum/learning experiences in line with the CT -ELDS and NAEYC Standards
Maintain observations and assessments
Plan parent-teacher conferences
Engage in mealtime activities with the children, record daily attendance and daily lunch counts in accordance with CACFP and center policy
Use appropriate food handling, sanitation and OSHA procedures at all time
Maintain a clean environment, classroom and playground which includes storage of materials in a neat, orderly, and safe manner
Attend and actively participate in staff meetings
Attend workshops, conferences, and all in-service trainings to meet OEC requirements (20 hours per year full-time employee)
Perform other duties as required.
Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field, or Bachelor's Degree in a non-related field including 36 credits in Early Childhood Education strongly preferred
Associate's Degree in Early Childhood Education
Minimum of a CDA with 12 credits in Early Childhood Education
Nice To Haves
First Aid and CPR certification
Medication and Epi-pen certification
Benefits
Union Position
Birthday off
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid Holidays
Vacation days
Paid time off
Sick time
Vision insurance
Tuition assistance
Paid Professional Development
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Responsibilities
Supervise all classroom and outdoor activities, use positive discipline techniques to ensure the welfare, health and safety of the children
Greet and address each child by name, treat all children, parents, and staff with dignity and respect
Maintain open lines of communication with families
Plan and implement developmentally appropriate curriculum/learning experiences in line with the CT -ELDS and NAEYC Standards
Maintain observations and assessments
Plan parent-teacher conferences
Engage in mealtime activities with the children, record daily attendance and daily lunch counts in accordance with CACFP and center policy
Use appropriate food handling, sanitation and OSHA procedures at all time
Maintain a clean environment, classroom and playground which includes storage of materials in a neat, orderly, and safe manner
Attend and actively participate in staff meetings
Attend workshops, conferences, and all in-service trainings to meet OEC requirements (20 hours per year full-time employee)
Perform other duties as required.
Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field, or Bachelor's Degree in a non-related field including 36 credits in Early Childhood Education strongly preferred
Associate's Degree in Early Childhood Education
Minimum of a CDA with 12 credits in Early Childhood Education
Nice To Haves
First Aid and CPR certification
Medication and Epi-pen certification
Benefits
Union Position
Birthday off
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid Holidays
Vacation days
Paid time off
Sick time
Vision insurance
Tuition assistance
Paid Professional Development
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