Summary of Position:  Lead Teachers have the overall responsibility to ensure the integration of children, family, community, and organization services into the classroom and home visits of all participating families within their assigned unit.  Lead Teachers will monitor training and provide leadership for the assistant teachers assigned to their unit in a manner that effectively communicates best practices and models comprehensive service provision to all participating Head Start families.

Qualifications:

1.       Baccalaureate degree in Early Childhood Education or closely related field

OR an Associate degree in Early Childhood Education or closely related field with experience teaching preschool age children

2.       Evidence of a continuing commitment to personal growth

3.       Thorough knowledge of:

·         Theory and practice in early childhood education

·         Theory and practice in family focused intervention strategies

4.       Experience in:

·         Implementing evidence-based curriculum

·         Classroom experience with preschool children

·         Family focused intervention strategies

·         Supervising paraprofessional staff and/or volunteers providing health information and referral

5.       Excellent communication skills

6.       Knowledge of management practices and supervision experience possibly from a variety of sources

7.       Enthusiasm for the program

8.       An awareness that individuals can choose to effect change

9.       Ability to communicate information effectively to Early Learning Partners, Assistant Teachers and Classroom Assistants

10.   Complete criminal record check from Department of Health & Welfare’s Criminal History Unit prior to consideration for hire

Required Experience

1.       Experience in:

·         Implementing evidence-based curriculum

·         Classroom experience with preschool children

·         Family focused intervention strategies

·         Supervising paraprofessional staff and/or volunteers providing health information and referral