Head Teacher, Infant and Toddler Classroom

3 months ago

New Haven, United States Friends Center for Children Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description
Summary

The Infant/Toddler Head Teacher is responsible for the general supervision and management of the children and classroom. The Head Teacher will implement the mission of Friends Center by providing high-quality childcare reflecting the Quaker values of simplicity, peaceful resolution of conflicts, integrity, community, equity and stewardship.

Duties

Teaching:
  • In coordination with other teachers, plan, supervise and implement infant/toddler curriculum reflective of Quaker values and guided by children's interests and developmental needs.
  • Meet physical, social-emotional and cognitive needs of all children in the classroom.
  • Provide materials for children that are reflective of Friends Center values.
  • Maintain the classroom in an organized, clean and appealing fashion, reflective of Friends Center values and based on developmental needs and interests of the children.

Modeling:
  • Maintain a positive emotional attitude with children, families and other staff.
  • Mentor teaching staff and model best childcare and classroom practices for parent cooperative volunteers.
  • Work to build positive relationships among staff/parents/guardians/volunteers.

Supervision:
  • Communicate with families and other teachers daily and document children's daily progress.
  • Conduct weekly meetings with teachers for the purposes of curriculum planning, student observations, and fostering healthy communication between teachers.
  • Supervise assistant teachers, parents/guardians and volunteers in the class.
  • Meet with Infant-Toddler Program Manager weekly to discuss classroom management.
  • Provide feedback to the Infant-Toddler Program Manager and Site Director for formal observations of assistant teachers.

Assessment:
  • Participate in ongoing evaluation of children through daily observations, collecting weekly work samples and written assessments.
  • Conference with families bi-annually, or as needed, and develop goals for each child with the family.
  • Provide ongoing evaluation as needed to assess the developmental levels of the children.
  • In consultation with the Executive Director, Infant-Toddler Program Manager, and Emotional Well-Being Coordinator support referrals for families as needed for evaluation and/or services.

Professional Development:
  • Attend all staff meetings.
  • Maintain required continuing education hours and provide documentation of such.
  • Maintain knowledge of current theory and best practices.
  • Participate in all required early childhood meetings, conferences and/or events.


Requirements

Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Development and/or Education.
  • CPR certified or ability to complete training.
  • Ability to communicate fluently in written and spoken English.
  • Excellent organizational skills.
  • Computer literacy.
  • Two years of Early Childhood Education experience.
  • Cultural sensitivity and proven ability to work with a diverse population.
  • Experience working in a cooperative model a plus.
  • Fluency in Spanish or other second language preferred.

Physical Requirements:
  • Vision and hearing must be within normal range so as to be able to provide sight and sound supervision.
  • Ability to lift and carry 40 lbs.
  • Ability to bend, sit on the floor for prolonged periods and get up again is required.


Nice To Haves

Fluency in Spanish

Benefits

Benefits include employer-sponsored health insurance and PTO.Friends Center also has a staff support program which can include tuition reimbursement and mentoring.

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