Preschool Lead Teacher

Summary

Responsible for direction and overall supervision of a group of preschool children (ages 3 to 5 years old) with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Performs activities that ensure the safety, involvement, and creativity of each individual in the group. Works with team teachers to plan, discuss and implement daily plans in accordance with the current curriculum, incorporating the Ohio Department of Education Standards.


REPORTS TO:


Learning Center Director

Duties

Duties may include, but are not limited to the following:
� Work with teaching team to prepare and implement daily plans in accordance with Ohio Child Care Licensing and Step Up to Quality Regulations, the center?s current curriculum, Ohio Department of Education Standards, and Ohio Department of Disabilities.
� Effectively collaborate with mental/behavioral health staff as part of a multi-disciplinary treatment team.
� Assess, monitor, and record academic/IEP progress; maintain data/records.
� Collaborate with other educators in planning, writing, coordinating and implementing the IEP and transition plan to less restrictive setting.
� Make provisions to be available to parents and Special Education Directors for educational and behavioral related purposes.
� Work with teaching team to collect appropriate anecdotal notes and assess the progress of each child in the group.
� Research current trends in child development/education and put into practice in the classroom as appropriate within curriculum.
� Work in cooperation with teaching team members to assure the individual needs of each child is met as the situation demands.


1. Meets the physical and emotional needs of each child.
2. Satisfies the developmental needs of each child through child/adult interactions and planned activities.
3. Ensure that the classroom is prepared before children arrive, cleaned at end of each shift and staff give undivided attention, watching carefully for safety hazards throughout the day.
4. Greets each child and parents daily.


� Arrange the learning environment in a manner that promotes safety and learning in a cheerful environment.
� Conduct parent conferences on each child?s development.
� Assure all required classroom documentation and record keeping is completed in a timely manner (i.e. Daily Lesson Plans; COR and other required assessments and Parent/Teacher conference forms; daily attendance and ratio sheets; meal counts and food/supply orders, etc?)
� Attend general staff meetings, teacher planning meetings and assist in setting the goals for the Department.
� Required to drive JRC Bus (CDL not required) ? transporting children or adult/senior members.

Requirements

� A valid Ohio Special Education Certificate or License preferred.
� At least 1 year experience working with children with intellectual and developmental disabilities is preferred.
� Must attend continuing training classes designed to broaden professionalism, education and skill involving childcare and child development as required by Federal and State regulations and administration.
� Knowledge and experience working with young children and of the basics of child development.
� Knowledge of activities appropriate to age group. Ability to be flexible with daily routines and schedules to capture ?nurturing and teachable moments?.
� Knowledge of safety issues, communicable disease management/control/prevention and basic first aid.
� Skills in patience and remaining calm under pressure. Ability to move and react quickly to handle emergencies effectively.
� Skills in time management and organization
� Ability to supervise assistants, gives instructions and delegate duties in a professional manner.
Acquire knowledge of the current curriculum and implement the curriculum practices in the classroom

Benefits

Medical insurance, dental, vision, Life, 403b, 50% off childcare, and generous PTO.

About Us

Our Mission

The Mission of JRC is to enrich lives through Educating children, Engaging seniors and Strengthening community.

Our Vision

To inspire and empower children, seniors and families to achieve their fullest potential every day.

Our Values

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