Lead Teacher, Preschool (3Y/4Y)

CAP Tulsa; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

CAP Tulsa seeks a Lead Teacher for a 3-year-old classroom in Tulsa, OK. You will oversee daily activities, implement Head Start curriculum, and collaborate with staff to meet developmental goals.

The role requires a State of Oklahoma Teaching Certificate in Early Childhood and a Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field. Strong documentation and family engagement are essential.

Qualifications

• Must have Oklahoma teaching certification in Early Childhood.
• Demonstrated ability to build positive relationships with children, families, and staff.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions and interpret guidelines.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and timely documentation.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and work under supervision with a collaborative team.

Responsibilities

• Lead classroom operation for 3-year-olds in accordance with Head Start Program Performance Standards.
• Plan and implement daily activities using agency curriculum and approved assessments.
• Administer developmental screenings and track progress using approved software.
• Conduct home visits and parent conferences; participate in family support activities.
• Ensure documentation such as reports, attendance, meal counts, and contacts is completed.
• Maintain compliance with licensing, NAEYC standards, and program requirements.
• Collaborate with teaching assistants, CAP staff, families, volunteers, and partners.
• Develop schedules and lesson plans based on observations and family input.

Job description

Location: Skelly, Tulsa, OK

Job Id:746

# of Openings:1

Pay Range Code: Lead Teacher, Preschool (3Y/4Y)

Job Summary

Under the supervision of the School Leader, is responsible for the total classroom operation per Head Start Program Performance Standards (HSPPS) and is responsible for leading the classroom while collaborating with the Teaching Assistant in planning and execution of daily classroom activities.

Responsibilities/Essential Functions

• Implements and is responsible for using agency-wide curriculum as well as the Head Start Program Performance Standards, program assessment, and service plans.
• Administer Ages and Stages Questionnaires for initial developmental screening.
• Utilize Curriculum software to track each child’s ongoing developmental skill level in the domains as required by the HSPPS.
• Utilize CAP-selected classroom support model to assist with classroom management.
• Work cooperatively with all CAP employees, Family Support personnel, Parents, Volunteers and collaborative partners.
• Conduct at least two home visits and two parent conferences, per child, within the allotted time period.
• Participate in Family Child Review meetings, Multidisciplinary Teams, Crisis Intervention teams, etc. as required
• Develop a daily schedule and weekly lesson plans based on observations, parental input, and developmentally appropriate practice.
• Develop goals utilizing the individualization form to meet each child’s developmental needs.
• Complete required documentation including, but not limited to: Monthly Reports, Attendance, Meal Count, Family Contacts, and Child Injury Reports.
• Meet Head Start Program Performance Standards, NAEYC accreditation standards and DHS licensing requirements.
• Implement intervention tools and practices for students with Challenging Behaviors.
• Perform other duties as assigned or requested.

3-Year-Old Classroom

• State of Oklahoma Teaching Certificate in Early Childhood.
• Bachelor’s Degree (or Higher) in Early Childhood Education or a Related Degree.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Must have proven successful interpersonal relationship skills to maintain effective and satisfactory working relationships with intra-department and inter-department staff, vendors, clients, visitors, and contractors.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions with ability to read, interpret, and present information efficiently and effectively.
• Must be able to accurately audit records and ensure compliance with written or oral guidelines.
• Ability to take initiative, multi-task and work well under pressure.
• Must maintain strict confidentiality of extremely sensitive data, records, files, conversations, etc.
• Advanced organizational skills, efficiency skills and excellent attention to detail with a demonstrated commitment to completing assignments on a timely basis.

Essential Physical & Mental Requirements

This is a classroom position that requires active supervision, requiring focused attention to look, listen, and engage with young children. Work requires frequent bending, stooping, lifting, squatting, kneeling, crawling, stretching, pushing, and pulling throughout the day. Must have the ability to lift and/or carry objects and children weighing up to fifty (50) pounds and quickly respond to children’s needs. Regular and reliable attendance is required.