Head Start Preschool Lead Teacher - Family Involvement

Spectrum 360 A NJ Non Profit Corp.; Mays Landing (NJ); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Spectrum 360 A NJ Non Profit Corp. seeks a Head Start classroom supervisor to coordinate developmentally appropriate activities for preschoolers in alignment with Head Start standards, DOE requirements and licensing regulations.

You will submit weekly lesson plans to the Education Manager, observe and document growth, and ensure services for children with special needs while maintaining safety and records. A car is required daily.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or advanced degree in early childhood education or equivalent.
• Must meet NJ/PA licensing regulations.
• Must have New Jersey’s P-3 certification: CE, CEA, or Standard Cert.
• Must have a car available on a daily basis.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement developmentally appropriate activities for preschool children per Head Start, DOE requirements and licensing.
• Submit weekly curriculum-based lesson plans to the Site Director and Education Manager/Coordinator.
• Observe, assess, screen, and document each child’s growth; maintain records.
• Ensure services for children with special needs are provided.
• Maintain center safety and report accidents or health concerns.
• Prepare and maintain records and monthly reports for Parent Center Committee.
• Plan parent involvement activities and monthly planning sessions.
• Visit homes at least twice per program year; conduct two parent/teacher conferences.
• Attend trainings; assist in administrative duties and on-site staff development.
• Carry out other Head Start tasks as delegated.

Education

Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Early Childhood Education

NJ/PA licensing regulations

P-3 certification: CE/CEA/Standard Cert

Job description

Spectrum 360 A NJ Non Profit Corp. seeks a Head Start classroom supervisor to coordinate developmentally appropriate activities for preschoolers in alignment with Head Start standards, DOE requirements and licensing regulations.

You will submit weekly lesson plans to the Education Manager, observe and document growth, and ensure services for children with special needs while maintaining safety and records. A car is required daily.