Lead Teacher & Curriculum Leader

Heartbeat Music Ltd.; Escondido (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Heartbeat Music Ltd. in Escondido, CA is seeking a Lead Teacher to provide daily leadership for an instructional program, supervise staff, and ensure a safe, inclusive learning environment aligned with Title 5, Title 22, licensing, and HBMPAA requirements.

You will plan and implement developmentally appropriate curriculum, individualize learning, conduct assessments, and maintain documentation, while engaging families and collaborating with the classroom team.

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid Child Development Master Teacher Permit, Site Supervisor permit or higher.
• Must meet all education and experience requirements established by the applicable permit matrix and program requirements.
• Must maintain all required permits, certifications, professional development, and continuing education requirements.
• Must complete and maintain current CPR/First Aid certification and Mandated Reporter training, as required.
• Must satisfy applicable background clearance, health screening, immunization, and other employment or licensing requirements.
• Must possess a minimum of three (3) semester units of Infant/Toddler coursework when required for assignment to an Infant/Toddler classroom.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement developmentally appropriate curriculum, lesson plans, learning centers, activities, and daily schedules consistent with program standards.
• Establish and maintain an inclusive, culturally responsive, engaging, and developmentally appropriate classroom environment.
• Individualize learning experiences based on children's developmental levels, interests, abilities, observations, and assessment results.
• Ensure instructional materials and classroom activities are prepared and implemented consistently.
• Maintain and reinforce active supervision requirements at all times.
• Ensure classroom staff understand their assigned supervision responsibilities and positioning.
• Monitor classroom ratios, transitions, routines, environmental conditions, and other factors affecting children's health and safety.
• Implement positive behavior guidance strategies consistent with HBMPAA policies and developmentally appropriate practices.
• Immediately report and appropriately respond to injuries, incidents, suspected abuse or neglect, safety hazards, supervision failures, and other serious concerns.
• Complete required child observations, developmental assessments, portfolios, and other documentation within established timelines.
• Complete and maintain DRDP documentation when applicable.
• Use assessment and observation data to individualize curriculum and instructional strategies.
• Collaborate in the implementation of IEPs, IFSPs, accommodations, and individualized supports when applicable and within the scope of the position.
• Maintain accurate classroom records and ensure required documentation is completed and properly maintained.
• Establish and maintain professional, respectful, and collaborative relationships with families.
• Provide regular communication regarding classroom activities, children's development, and program information.
• Conduct parent conferences as required.
• Encourage family participation in classroom and program activities.
• Provide daily direction, guidance, and support to Co-Teachers, Assistant Teachers, Aides, Volunteers/Interns, and other assigned classroom personnel.
• Clearly communicate classroom assignments, supervision responsibilities, routines, and expectations.
• Monitor classroom staff performance and address immediate operational or safety concerns.
• Provide coaching and feedback to classroom team members and promptly elevate ongoing performance, conduct, safety, or compliance concerns to the Site Supervisor or appropriate leadership.
• Promote teamwork, professionalism, accountability, and effective communication among classroom staff.
• Maintain working knowledge of HBMPAA policies, procedures, licensing standards, and program requirements.
• Ensure classroom practices comply with applicable Title 5, Title 22, licensing, health and safety, and program requirements.
• Maintain required classroom documentation and ensure records are accurate, current, and available for review.
• Participate in licensing visits, program reviews, audits, monitoring activities, training, and corrective action processes as required.
• Immediately notify leadership of circumstances that may create a licensing, safety, supervision, or compliance concern.
• Take appropriate action within the scope of the position to correct identified classroom deficiencies and prevent recurrence.
• All general expectations for HBMPAA teaching staff include health, safety, supervision, and compliance as primary responsibilities.

Skills

Curriculum planning

Inclusive classroom

Individualized instruction

Assessment documentation

Family engagement

Classroom team leadership

Compliance awareness

Professional communication

Organization

Staff coaching

Education

Child Development Master Teacher Permit, Site Supervisor permit or higher

Job description

Heartbeat Music Ltd. in Escondido, CA is seeking a Lead Teacher to provide daily leadership for an instructional program, supervise staff, and ensure a safe, inclusive learning environment aligned with Title 5, Title 22, licensing, and HBMPAA requirements.

You will plan and implement developmentally appropriate curriculum, individualize learning, conduct assessments, and maintain documentation, while engaging families and collaborating with the classroom team.