Kindergarten Teacher

Meet regularly with Assistant Teacher(s) and Aides to develop weekly lesson plans and activities that address the individual goals of children. Meet with Master Teacher / Supervisor and the Education Manager to review curriculum plans and activities and evaluate program’s effectiveness.

• Implements the selected evidenced-based curriculum (High / Scope), according to policies and procedures.
• Responsible for the implementation of developmental, behavioral, and sensory screenings within the schedule mandated by regulations and performance standards.
• Assures parents or designee sign-in and out on a daily basis by greeting each child and parent individually at time of arrival and departure.
• Maintain records on each child’s progress (Child’s Portfolio) and development for the purpose of planning and compliance with Head Start Standards.
• Responsible for working with a multi-disciplinary team to fully implement an Individual Education Plan (IEP) for children with disabilities.
• Attend all staff meetings and in-service training provided at the school.
• Observe each child daily to assess skills, interests and needs and use this information to facilitate learning and growth. Document daily observations in the Child’s Portfolio, which is used to inform the assessments.
• Establish a positive relationship with each child’s family and share information about the child’s day at the Center with the child’s parent(s).
• Help parents to understand the progress of each child in meeting developmental objectives determined by the child's records and develop individual lesson plans to promote each child’s growth and development.
• Provides home-to-school activities to reinforce the center’s lesson plans in the home setting.
• Responsible for coordinating and working closely with parents to increase parent’s understanding of the curriculum.
• Assures Universal Precautions are kept at all times, including washing of hands upon entering classroom, after diapering, toileting, before and after meals, and after contact with bodily fluids.
• Help maintain facility in a safe and satisfactory condition by completing daily health and safety checklists in the classrooms and playground.
• Provide day-to-day supervision and support to teacher assistants, teacher aides, substitutes and volunteers, which include sharing daily lesson plans and discussing goals for children.
• Assist the Coordinator in providing orientation and training for new staff, substitutes and volunteers.
• Work with classroom staff to plan and implement the daily program of activities based on principles of child development and in accordance with the High / Scope curriculum.
• Assists with evacuation of children during fire drills, natural disasters, and any other emergencies, which may occur.
• Set up and maintain a well-organized, safe, and attractive classroom environment conducive to the optimal growth and development of children.
• Develop a positive relationship with each child and promote the development of self-esteem and self-discipline.
• Works with the Assistant Teacher to create daily open-ended small groups for children to encourage questioning, problem solving, language, creativity and concept forming in young children.
• Interacts and closely supervises children outdoors.
• Conducts parent-teacher conferences and home-visits with parents and children in the assigned classroom to discuss each child’s growth and development.
• Conduct monthly parent classroom meetings.
• Keep abreast of current knowledge in the field of Early Childhood Education.
• Maintains confidentiality of children and families at all times.
• Other duties as assigned.