Easter Seals Child Development Center TEACHER/LEAD TEACHER

Reports To: Executive Director/Assistant Director Status: Non-Exempt Department: CDC Location: DC WORKING SCHEDULE Will vary according to operations hours and needs of classroom and overall center. Schedule may be changed as the needs of the program dictate. Minimum of 8 hours per day Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned. SUMMARY DESCRIPTION The Lead Teacher is responsible for all elements of their assigned classroom. These include: creating lesson plans, maintaining licensing regulations for education, health and safety, developing individual developmentally appropriate goals for each child and incorporating them into the larger classroom/individual child plan. He/she is responsible for maintaining the classroom environment with appropriate materials and toys. Lead Teacher is responsible for supervising the assistants, substitutes, volunteers and interns in their classroom including the training of their staff to act in their absence as the classroom lead. Lead Teacher will participate on a team to identify the strengths, needs and supports necessary for each of the children and/or their families in the classroom. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Plan, implement, evaluate and supervise an educational program for pre-schoolchildren, including but not limited to: 1. Weekly Lesson Plans that aligned with OSSE’s Learning Standards,

Individual Child Goals, and Home-School Connection for Parents. 2. Weekly Individual Child Observations 3. Assess the children in the program based on the Learning Standards for

children entering twice a year using the Teaching Strategies Gold Assessment tool.

4. Use the Environmental Rating Scale (ECERS) and the Early Language and Literacy (ELLCO) to identify areas of strength and/or needs.

Utilize the Creative Curriculum Checklist to establish and maintain a classroom environment that motivates nurtures and prepares the child for the next step in educational process.

Coordinate general classroom housekeeping duties such as preparing meals and general clean up.

JOB DESCRIPTION – Lead Teacher

Assess, evaluate and document individual children’s developmental progress including strengths and weaknesses (initial assessment, monthly goal measurement and data collection, IFSP, quarterly reports, etc)

Maintain an inclusive classroom environment where children with special needs learn along side their typically developing peers.

Produce daily written reports for each child in the classroom.

Conduct Teacher/parent conferences at least 2x per year and as needed.

Conducts team meetings.

Work with Technical Assistance/Comprehensive Services Team to ensure an effective program and integration of training into professional development plans.

Actively participate/in staff and parent meetings and in-service trainings

Assist with marketing the program to visitors at the center or in the community

Bring to the attention of management any suspicions of Child Abuse and Neglect on the part of anyone associated with the center.

Maintain professional demeanor and dress at all times.

Perform other duties as assigned, to support the health and welfare of the children and the families, the operation of the center and the continuing growth of the program and organization.

QUALIFICATIONS

At minimum, hold an Associate Degree, preferably in Childhood Development, Early Childhood Education or child and family studies and within 90 days enrolled in Bachelor’s degree program on track to receive the degree within (2) years.

Minimum of two-year experience in childcare setting, involving face-to-face interaction and problem solving with children and their families, preferably with preschool aged children.

Demonstrated commitment to putting children and families first.

Excellent written and oral skills

Ability to interact effectively and professionally with participants, families and community referral sources.

Self-motivated and detail-oriented

Ability to take initiative and problem solve.

Spanish speaking skills a plus. Education/Experience Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in Early Childhood Development and/or Special Education. Language Ability: Excellent oral and written communication skills. Spanish speaking skills is a plus. Reasoning Ability: Ability to plan, develop alternative strategies to resolve problems, skills to support staff and families to make decisions regarding their children’s health and safety.

JOB DESCRIPTION – Lead Teacher

Computer Skills: Microsoft Word, preferred. Certificates and Licenses: Not Applicable Supervisory Responsibilities: Classroom staff (assistants, volunteers, and interns) Physical Demands: Working Hours: 8 Normal, Usually day time working Travel: Minimal Time spent out of office 0 % Percent of time spent: Sitting 10 Standing 40 Walking 10 Running 0 Stooping/Kneeling 35 Climbing 5 Lifting (Maximum weight) 30 lbs. Internal Relationships: CDC-DC Staff Pre-K Program Manger/Director Vice President of CDCs Human Resources in Calverton External Relationships: Parents Partner agencies Center Visitors TO APPLY To apply, please send a cover letter and resume via email to: Dinahetta Lewis Director Easter Seals Serving DC | MD | VA Child Development Center - DC 2800 13th Street, NW Washington, DC 20009 Email: dlewis@eseal.org