LEAD TEACHER

FNA Group; Fairbanks (AK); On-site; USD 40,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

FNA Group’s Fairbanks Head Start program seeks a Lead Teacher to provide safe, developmentally appropriate services for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers on-site in Fairbanks, Alaska. The role includes mentoring classroom staff, ensuring compliance with Head Start and state licensing, and engaging families to support children’s learning and well-being.

The position is full-time and on-site, focusing on creating a positive learning environment, coordinating activities, and maintaining

Job description

LEAD TEACHER

Full Time

Program Services

Fairbanks, AK, US

Salary Range

$29.76 To $41.66 Hourly

This position will provide safe, healthy, developmentally appropriate Head Start services to infants, toddlers, and/or preschoolers. Oversees comprehensive services to the child and family. Provide lead mentoring and coaching to classroom staff. Provide leadership when mentoring and coaching individual classroom staff to meet FNA, Head Start, and Child Care Licensing regulations. May be assigned to ride the bus as a monitor.

JOB DUTIES

• Plans a schedule of daily activities through lesson planning; integrating child health and safety, early childhood development, child mental health, and family and community partnerships into the creative curriculum.
• Uses a team approach to develop activities individualized to meet the child's needs.
• Develops classroom activities that reflect the specific cultural and ethnic backgrounds of the children, as well as individualize them based on needs.
• Maintains a safe, healthy, and positive learning environment.
• Involves parents in educational activities to enhance their role as the primary educators of their children.
• Updates emergency contact forms.
• Advises an appropriate supervisor of social service issues, health, and educational concerns.
• Attends staff meetings, family staffing, training, and other scheduled activities.
• Adheres to all State childcare licensing regulations, including the Head Start Act of 2007.
• Participates in monthly fire drills, ensuring children, volunteers, and all classroom staff know appropriate drill procedures.
• Assists Health Specialists and Family Advocates with gathering pertinent information such as dental and medical follow-ups.
• Communicates with families, both written and oral, providing periodic informational flyers to parents.
• Cleans classroom every day, including putting supplies in proper places, and cleaning and sanitizing surfaces and toys.
• Acts as a positive role model for children, especially about respecting the feelings and rights of others.
• Follows program procedures for reporting child abuse and neglect.
• Participates in the recruitment of families to encourage enrollment of their child(ren) into the program(s).
• Develop consistent, stable, and supportive relationships with families served, while maintaining professional boundaries.
• Maintain confidentiality of family records and information.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Necessary Knowledge, Skills, And Ability

Knowledge of curriculum, various content areas, and learning styles is critical to making decisions related to educational planning.