Lead Teacher

Description:

Responsible for developing and implementing an ongoing program of activities that promote the social, emotional, cognitive and physical development of each child in accordance to Head Start & UPK Standards.

Responsibilities:

Meet regularly with Assistant Teacher and Aides to develop weekly plans and activities. *Meet with the Educational Director to review curriculum plans and evaluate program's efeectiveness.* Maintain records on each child's progress and development for the purpose of planning and compliance with Head Start Standards.*Attend all staff meetings and in-service provided at the Center. *Provide day-to-day supervisions and support to teacher assistants, teacher aides, substitutes and volunteers, which include sharing daily program plans and discussing goals for children.*Develop and write informative monthly newsletters.*Set up and maintain a well-organized safe, and attractive classroom environment conducive to the optional growth and development of children.*Establish a positive relationship with each child's family and share information about the child's day at the Center.*Help parents to understand the curriculum and find way to involve  parents in the daily program.*Conduct monthly parent classroom meetings.*Keep abreast of current knowledge in the field of Early Childhood Education..

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