LEAD TEACHER

Fairbanks-Native-Association; Fairbanks (AK); On-site; USD 41,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Fairbanks Native Association is seeking a Lead Teacher to provide Head Start services for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers in the Fairbanks, AK area. The role includes mentoring classroom staff, ensuring regulatory compliance, and leading developmentally appropriate activities.

The position emphasizes collaboration with families and health staff, cultural responsiveness, and maintaining a safe learning environment. A BA in ECC and a current CDA or equivalent credential are preferred.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of curriculum, various content areas, and learning styles is critical to making decisions related to educational planning.
• Ability to report to work in a timely manner.
• Skill in operating personal computers utilizing a variety of computer software.
• Understanding and sensitivity to diverse cultures and lifestyles, and ability to work effectively with Alaska Native populations.
• Skill in managing multiple priorities and tasks concurrently and meeting deadlines.
• Skill in oral and written communication.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining cooperative and respectful working relationships with children , parents, supervisors, and other employees.
• Ability to work independently as well as with a team.
• Strong customer service skills, with the ability to effectively present instruction, and/or information to students, staff, parents, administrators, and the public.

Responsibilities

• 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
• 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.

Skills

Curriculum knowledge

Punctuality

Computer skills

Cultural sensitivity

multitasking

Oral and written communication

Cooperative relationships

Team player

Customer service

Education

BA in Early Childhood Education

CDA Credential or SEED Practitioner Level 10 plan

2 years experience in Early Childhood/Head Start

Three references

CPR/First Aid current or within 30 days

Tools

Computer software

Job description

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LEAD TEACHER

Full Time Program Services Fairbanks, AK, US 1 Attachments

Salary Range: $29.76 To $41.66 Hourly

LEAD TEACHER

JOB SUMMARY

This position will provide safe, healthy, developmentally appropriate Head Start services to infants, toddlers, and/or preschoolers. Overseescomprehensive 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
• 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.
• Ability to report to work in a timely manner.
• Skill in operating personal computers utilizing a variety of computer software.
• Understanding and sensitivity to diverse cultures and lifestyles, and ability to work effectively with Alaska Native populations.
• Skill in managing multiple priorities and tasks concurrently and meeting deadlines.
• Skill in oral and written communication.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining cooperative and respectful working relationships with children , parents, supervisors, and other employees.
• Ability to work independently as well as with a team.
• Strong customer service skills, with the ability to effectively present instruction, and/or information to students, staff, parents, administrators, and the public.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (Education & Experience)

• BA degree in Early Childhood Education or equivalent.
• Current CDA Credential or willingness to acquire one within a year of hire if not an Early Childhood Education Degree and actively working towards a SEED Practitioner Level 10.
• Two (2) years of experience working in an Early Childhood or Head Start Program.
• Three references demonstrating positive experiences working with or caring for children.
• Current Pediatric CPR/First Aide or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (Education & Experience)

• Four (4) years of experience working in an Early Childhood or Head Start Program.

Notice: All employment at the Fairbanks Native Association (FNA) is "at will." This means the employee or FNA may terminate employment at any time and for any reason. Unless specified in writing, no duration of employment is expressed or implied for this position. Your signature indicates that you have read this Job Description and understand the essential functions of and qualifications for the job.