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Head Start Lead Teacher

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Posted : Saturday, October 21, 2023 09:45 PM

*\*\*Must have 21 credits in Early Childhood Education Courses\*\** *SUMMARY OBJECTIVE:* Equal Opportunity Employer The Teacher is responsible for the day-to-day supervision of all classroom staff and development and implementation of educational activities to insure compliance with Head Start Performance and DCFS Licensing Standards.
*RESPONSIBILITIES:* *A.
Program Structure:* 1.
Plan developmentally appropriate education experiences in accordance with Illinois Early Learning Standards, Head Start Performance Standards and DCFS Licensing Standards.
2.
Interact with children in a developmentally appropriate manner using positive discipline techniques.
3.
Implement the Creative Curriculum in all aspects of the classroom.
4.
Work cooperatively to develop all lesson plans.
5.
Conduct required educational screenings and assessments.
6.
Complete two home visits and two parent-teacher conferences with each enrolled family.
7.
Maintain inventory of classroom supplies and equipment and prepare supply requisitions.
*B.
Supervisory*: 1.
Ensure staff members attend Individual Education Plan, Individual Services Plan, Behavior Plan and other parent conferences.
2.
Ensure preparation of meals and snacks and implement family style meal service.
3.
Maintain accurate, confidential, up-to-date staff and children’s files.
4.
Ensure that all persons interact appropriately with the children.
5.
Provide supervision of all staff at the site.
*C.
Other:* 1.
Maintain confidentiality of all information regarding children, families and staff.
2.
Attend all staff meetings, trainings, workshops and conferences in accordance with Head Start Performance Standards.
3.
Document at least 15 hours of in-service training annually in accordance with DCFS Licensing Standards.
4.
Perform job duties as per timeline.
5.
Assist in recruitment of children as specified by Recruitment Process.
6.
Support School Readiness and the Parent, Family and Community Engagement process to ensure participation of children and families, as directed 7.
Perform other duties and assist in other service areas as needed.
*KEY COMPETENCIES:* * Excellent written and oral communication skills * High degree of professionalism * Collaboration and Problem-Solving Skills * Ability to read, analyze, interpret and apply Program standards * Excellent organizational and time management skills * Resourceful and able to obtain information regarding agency and community resources * Excellent interpersonal skills * Technical Capacity *QUALIFICATIONS:* * Must have at minimum an Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field in accordance with Section 645A(h)(1) of the Head Start Act.
DCFS qualifications for Child Care Director is required.
* Successfully complete fingerprint and background check as required by 89 ILL.
Adm.
Code 385, Background Checks (Section 407.
110) * Must be at least 21 years of age.
* Must successfully complete CPR, First Aid and any other certification deemed necessary for the operation of the site.
* Must be physically able to lift 50 pounds and assist children as needed.
* Experience with Microsoft Applications including SharePoint or similar collaboration software application * A valid Illinois driver’s license, insurance and reliable transportation.
*Key Performance Indicators (KPI):* *1.
KPI: *Maintain child daily attendance *Measure: *Monthly attendance report *What does good look like: *85% classroom attendance, 80% individual child attendance *2.
KPI: *Maintain healthy enrollment pool *Measure: *Enrollment reports *What does good look like: *45% capacity at 1st selection, 75% capacity at 2nd selection, and 95% capacity at 3rd selection *3.
KPI: *Family retention *Measure: *Families that start the program and complete the program in full.
*What does good look like: *75% of families complete the program Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.
Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
No contractual or similar obligation is implied or inferred by this job description or the employment relationship.
Job Type: Full-time Pay: $20.
02 per hour Benefits: * 401(k) * 401(k) matching * Dental insurance * Health insurance * Life insurance * Paid time off * Retirement plan * Tuition reimbursement * Vision insurance Schedule: * 8 hour shift * Day shift * Monday to Friday Education: * Associate (Required) License/Certification: * 21 Early Childhood Education Credits (Required) * 1 Business Class (Required) Work Location: In person

• Phone : NA

• Location : 315 N Main St, Cisco, IL

• Post ID: 9004905783


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