Head Teacher I

Position Qualifications Minimum qualifications: 5

Years

of experience in ECE Programs, 24 ECE units plus

6 units in Infant/Toddler development plus

General Education units

,

AND/OR CTC

Teacher Permit Solid working knowledge of Commun

ity Care Licensing requirements

,

California Department of Education requirements and of Industry Best

Practices

. Obtain and

able to

maintain

the

certification of Pediatric First Aid and Pediatric CPR as required by California State Licensing. Desired qualifications: Proficient in written and spoken Spanish language skills desired, but not required.

Job Description Under general direction provided by Site Supervisor and Area Director, plan, organize, and direct daily operations of students and classroom. In accordance with the Fair Labor Standards Act, this position is Full-Time non-exempt compensation. Head Teachers must demonstrate the ability to work as a collegial team member with respect, trust, and professionalism with co-workers. The position requires a sensitive and mature individual who is able to relate well with children, parents participating in the program and all NBCC staff. The position is aligned with NBCCs goals, philosophy, and agencys objectives.

Position Requirements Adheres to all NBCC policies and procedures as mandated by Executive, Program, and/or Educational Resource

Director. In cooperation with the teaching team,

maintain

general housekeeping tasks (to provide

and

orderly, professional environment and

atmosphere). Engage in regular self-assessment/goal setting and

participate

in

timely

evaluation of job performance with the Site

Supervisor

and/or Area Director

. In collaboration with the Site Supervisor, conduct staff evaluations for direct

reports. In cooperation with the Site Supervisor

and staff

, obtain

appropriate substitutes

when ill, for vacation, and any other time off site for any

reason. Verify payroll,

sick

and vacation time for direct

reports. Attend all scheduled NBCC Staff Development

Days,

staff,

and planning meetings with Site Supervisor and/or Area Director, and

any other NBCC events

deemed

appropriate

or mandated. Attends all parent education and celebratory events. Demonstrate professional demeanor at all

times. Support

the

teaching team in implementing specific child behavior plans,

intervention,

and

resource referrals

accordingly. Give warmth and positive attention to each and every child in the

classroom. Recognize and consider each child in relationship to cultural and / ethnic background, as well as respond to each unique individual child with dignity and respect. Foster positive

self-esteem through respectful interactions with children and

staff.

Program & Environmental Requirements Plan and implement a variety of diverse,

age-appropriate

activities consistent with the philosophies of NBCC and Industry Best Practices

.

All activities and environmental set-up must meet the childrens individual developmental needs in their entirety (including social-emotional, cognitive, fine motor, gross

motor,

and physical development. Implement curriculum and activities that support the

objectives

of NBCCs

Culture of

Health

. Maintain a safe,

orderly,

and inviting arrangement in all classrooms (including outside play areas) which

complies with

NBCCs best practices for classroom

environments. Maintain required supervision of children at all times (inside and outside) in accordance with

California State Licensing regulations ratio

standards. Conduct ongoing Desired Results Developmental Profile (DRDP) assessments on children in cooperation with the teaching

team. Utilize the Environmental Rating Scales (ECERS) and DRDPs to plan and implement

curriculum. Maintain and update classroom documents: posted classroom lesson plans, daily schedules, daily meal counts, monthly menus, classroom rosters, monthly child sign in/out sheets

and

ouch

reports. Report all staff and child illness and absences daily to Site Supervisor in accordance

to

CDE and CDC requirements. Report to the Site Supervisor, in writing, all injuries incurred by children or

staff. In cooperation with the Program Director, Educational Resource

Director,

or Site Supervisor, coordinate all program activities

Parent Orientations, Parent Conferences, and Parent Advisory

Committees. Develop meaningful relationships with parents through facilitation of open, responsive

communication on a continual basis. Promptly direct any relevant feedback (positive or negative issues) to the Site Supervisor in a verbal or written

form. Under the direction of the Site Supervisor, implement child behavior

intervention. In cooperation with the Site Supervisor, conduct ongoing written assessments of children and

participate

in semi-annual parent/teacher conferences as required by

CDE. Produce a weekly/monthly newsletter informing parents of classroom activities,

fieldtrips

,

or

center related

business. Will work outdoors and

indoors Will use computers, tablets, cell phone (if provided), and other office

equipment Will work alone and with other peers and

supervisors

Human Resources: Employee Rights (see Employee Handbook). Health screening as

required

in section 101216(g) Tuberculosis test & document as specified in section 101216(g). Criminal Record Clerance and/or criminal records exemption (DOJ, CACI & FBI). Valid Drivers License (if transporting children). Child Abuse Managed Reporter Training (online). Employee Rights (

Lic

9052). Proof of Immunizations for MMR, Tdap & Flu. Current CPR & First Aid

Human Resources: Head Teachers, Directors & Site Supervisors: Child Care Center Orientation Records Keeping

. Preventative Health Practices

. Annual Employee Performance Evaluations

. ADP

Processing and Approving timecards & Time Off

. Employee Desk File Management and Documentation.

Physical Requirements Health clearance by a

physician. Ability to fulfill physical requirements of the job

including

lifting

up

to 50 pounds, range

of movement including squatting, bending, reaching,

standing,

and

sitting. Proof of current Immunizations (Measles, Pertussis,

Influenza). T.B. clearance within the past

year.

Compensation details:

24.5-35.33 Hourly Wage

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