Head Teacher- Preschool

LULAC Head Start Inc.; New Haven (CT); In loco; USD 36.000 - 48.000; Tempo pieno

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Descrizione del lavoro

LULAC Head Start Inc. in New Haven, CT seeks an experienced Preschool Head Teacher to oversee classroom curriculum and staff, ensuring a nurturing environment for young children.

Responsibilities include developing age-appropriate curriculum, supervising teachers, communicating with families, and maintaining compliant records. A sign-on bonus is offered for qualified candidates.

Competenze

• Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field with 12 credits in ECE.
• Preschool CDA (Child Development Associate Certificate) preferred.
• Experience in child development and classroom settings (minimum 1 year).
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing; teamwork.

Mansioni

• Develop and implement age-appropriate curriculum and lesson plans for each child.
• Supervise and manage a team of preschool teachers and support staff.
• Maintain a safe, nurturing and stimulating learning environment.
• Communicate with parents/guardians about child's progress and concerns.
• Conduct regular staff meetings and professional development sessions.
• Maintain records of children's progress, attendance, and documentation.
• Ensure compliance with licensing requirements and regulations.
• Collaborate with educators to continually improve education quality.

Conoscenze

Curriculum development

Staff supervision

Communication

Teamwork

Classroom management

Formazione

Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education

Preschool CDA Certificate

Descrizione del lavoro

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Preschool Head Teacher to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in early childhood education and be able to create a nurturing and stimulating learning environment for young children. The Preschool Head Teacher will be responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the preschool, managing staff, and ensuring the highest quality of education for our students.

Job Title

Preschool Head Teacher

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement age-appropriate curriculum and lesson plans that cater to the individual needs of each child
• Supervise and manage a team of preschool teachers and support staff
• Ensure a safe, nurturing, and stimulating learning environment for children
• Communicate effectively with parents and guardians regarding their child's progress and any concerns
• Conduct regular staff meetings and professional development sessions
• Maintain accurate records of children's progress, attendance, and other required documentation
• Ensure compliance with local and state regulations and licensing requirements
• Collaborate with other educators and professionals to continuously improve the quality of education provided

Requirements

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field with 12 credits in ECE
• Preschool CDA (Child Development Associate Certificate) prefered
• Experience in child development minimum one year
• Experience in classroom setting minimum one year
• Experience in working with Preschool children, and parents minimum one year
• Knowledge of Early Childhood Education
• Knowledge of child growth and development
• Ability to work as part of a team as well as individually.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Ability in organizing, planning, scheduling and coordinating day-to-day activities.
• Ability to effectively manage a group of children.
• Ability to identify a child’s special needs.
• Must have a warm and supportive attitude and disposition toward working with children and their families.
• Must be flexible in receiving assignments or adapting to changes in the program.

We look forward to reviewing your application and discussing the opportunity to join our team.

We are offering a $2,000 sign-on bonus for qualified candidates applying for the Preschool Head Teacher position!