Lead Teacher

Oregon Head Start Association; McMinnville (OR); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The Oregon Head Start Association is seeking a lead teacher to guide the classroom teaching team in preparing three- to five-year-olds for kindergarten. You will create lesson plans, observe and document progress, and conduct mandated screenings and assessments in alignment with program standards.

You will hold home visits and family goal conferences to support parents as their children's first and lifelong teachers, ensuring family goals stay on track, and you will supervise Teacher Assistant,

Responsibilities

• Leading the classroom teaching team to prepare three- to five-year-old children for kindergarten.
• Creating lesson plans, observing and documenting child progress, and completing mandated screenings and assessments.

Job description

Job Description

Responsible for leading classroom teaching team in preparation of three- to- five-year-old children socially, emotionally, and academically for kindergarten. Create lesson plans, observe and document child progress, and complete all mandated screenings and assessments. Hold home visits and child goal conferences to support parents as their children’s first and life-long teachers, to keep teacher and parent on the same page, and ensure goals are on track for child/family success. Supervision of Teacher Assistant and Classroom Aide, substitutes and volunteers.