Child Development Center Lead Teacher Full Time

Reports to: Child Development Center Director Hourly

Essential Job Functions

· Supervises Group and Assistant teachers

· Schedules and supervises volunteers

· Maintains appropriate staff/child ratios are met at all times

· Schedules staff mealtimes and breaks according to ratio

· Ensures provider lists are updated weekly and posted in classrooms

· Schedules monthly fire drills and lockdown drills

· Reports any suspect abuse to supervisor

· Assist in the arrangement of each classroom environment in accordance to program goals and philosophy

· Mentors and trains staff as needed

· Assist staff with both long and short range activities in accordance with curriculum objectives, developmentally appropriate practice and program philosophy.

· Responsible for all aspects of care and education for all enrolled children

· Create weekly plan and delivers age appropriate curricular plan that nurtures and stimulates all domains of each child’s development utilizing appropriate and best practices

· Be client focused as per HomeFront’s standards

· Deliver Trauma Informed Care approach

· Establish professional rapport with families to provide quality care and education

· Ensures child safety in classroom, playground, in common areas and at events

· Assist children with activities of daily life

· Maintains observation and evaluation of children’s development and progress as directed by administration

· Plan parent conferences to discuss children’s developmental progress, needs and interests

· Collaborate and support families to ensure a smooth transition from Home to Center

· Encourages and fosters an inviting, warm and nurturing learning environment

· Informs Leaders and Director of concerns regarding children

· Completes required 20-hours of training on a yearly basis

· Maintains portfolio for each child

· Completes daily sheets pertaining to eating, sleeping, diapering and activities for each child and updates parents daily

· Maintain a professional self-image and project the values of the organization at all time.

· Maintains open communication with assistant teacher regarding children’s care and classroom management

· Provide a developmentally appropriate, orderly, and clean classroom environment that reflects children’s learning and growth incorporating pleasant appearance and décor

· Plans and implements age and developmentally appropriate practices to address physical, emotional, social and cognitive needs of children

· Treat each child with dignity and respect for his/her cultural background

· Encourage children’s development of self-confidence, problem solving, and responsibility for their actions.

· Support Assistant teachers

Job Competencies

· Excellent verbal and written communication

· Leadership skills

· Nurturing and Caring approach to children

· Interpersonal Skills

· Conflict Resolution

· Intuitiveness

· Ethical Conduct

· Team Player

· Patience and persevere

· Strong Work Ethic

· Time Management and Flexibility

Technical Skills

· Knowledge of Grow New Jersey Kids standards

· Knowledge of Creative Curriculum

· Knowledge of QRIS standards

· Proficient in Microsoft Office

Requirements

· Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education or A Bachelor’s Degree in a related field with a current CDA. (Bachelor’s in Early Childhood Development or Early Education, P-3 preferred)

· A minimum of 3 years’ experience working with either preschool age or infant and toddlers in a licensed quality program. (Lead teacher experience preferred)

· Head Teacher endorsement from the New Jersey Registry of Childhood Professional, Professional Impact New Jersey

· Infant/Child/Adult CPR and First Aid Certification

· Valid Driver’s License

· Meet all standards for hire in background checks as required by New Jersey State Licensing and HomeFront, Inc.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs.

• Ability to kneel, stoop, bend, lift, push, pull, stand and sit for long periods of time

• Close vision, distance vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus

• Exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time

Travel

Local travel may be required

Other Duties

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required. Duties, responsibilities and activities may be added or changed as needed.

HomeFront, Inc. is an equal opportunity /affirmative action employer. We welcome employees and prospective employees without regard to race, religion, national origin, gender, age, disability, marital status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation or veteran status.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

COVID-19 considerations:
All employees are fully vaccinated.

Application Question(s):

• All employees are required to be vaccinated for COVID 19 including the first booster when eligible. If offered the position, will you be willing to get vaccinated for COVID 19?

Education:

• Associate (Required)

Experience:

• Early childhood education: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• Child Development Associate Certification (Required)

Work Location: One location

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