Specific Responsibilities:

Under the direction of the Director of the Child Development Center, the Lead Teacher of the Child Development Center will be responsible for the following:

1. Abide by all PreK Rules and Requirements.
2. Prepare and implement daily activity plans according to High Scope and PreK requirements.
3. Take attendance daily per PreK requirements.
4. Schedule and conduct parent conferences per PreK and High Scope requirements.
5. Implement disciplinary procedures according to the center’s written discipline policy and PreK policies.
6. Submit all PreK reports in a timely manner
7. Supervise and collaborate with the classroom teacher assistant.
8. Maintain a friendly rapport with all parents.
9. Consult with director about serious problems with a particular child before discussing problem with parent.
10. Develop and maintain portfolios for each child, recording daily anecdotes according to the High Scope COR Observation process.
11. Participate in all center functions.
12. Attend workshops, conferences, and other training events as required by child care and PreK regulations.
13. Attend all staff meetings.
14. Implement disciplinary procedures according to the center’s written discipline policy.
15. Adhere to all policies and procedures outlined in the center handbook.
16. Promote positive health practices that will reduce the spread of disease, including daily hand washing upon entering school, after using the toilet, and before and after eating.
17. Be familiar with the center’s safety standards for indoor and outdoor play.
18. Maintain an organized classroom necessary to effectively implement activity plan and supervise the children.
19. Greet each child and parent upon entering classrooms, maintaining a positive rapport with all families.
20. Supervise the Early Childhood lab students during the internship hours.