Head/Lead Teacher

Description:

Reports directly to the Education Director.

Ability to develop and execute a program of sound educational goals that are appropriate to the age and the development level of children.

All interactions between the Head Teacher and the children should be characterized by warmth personal respect personal respect, individuality, positive support, and responsiveness.

The Head Teacher is responsible for the overall health and safety of all the children and for the supervision of the Assistant Teacher and Teacher AIde.

Responsibilities:

Report directly to the Education Director;

Plan long and short range activities in accordance with curriculum objectives, developmentally appropriate practice and RCN philosophy;

Meet emotional, social, physical and cognitive needs of each child;

Encourage assistants to contribute to curriculum planning'

Coordinated field trips;

Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly lesson plans;

Complete on doing assessments of children's development;

Report progress of children to parents through parent teacher conferences'

Maintain daily open communication with parents;

Keep accident/incident reports;

Maintain confidentiality;

Report any suspected abuse or neglect to Education Director

Arrange a classroom environment in accordance to RCN goals and philosophy;

Responsible for overall cleanliness of the classroom;

Maintain a Safe and healthy environment;

Report any suspected abuse or neglect to the Education Director

Arrange a classroom environment in accordance to RCN goals and philosophy;

Inspect and replace damaged or lost materials;

Attend staff meetings and training workshops;

Supervise assistants, aides and volunteers in the classroom;

Keep all appropriate records such as attendance books, observations, assessments and anecdotal records;

 Meet all applicable licensing regulations including New York State Certification;

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