RIPK Lead Teacher

Job Description

Job Title: Lead Teacher- State PK                                           

Status: Full time Exempt     

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position supports the work of the YMCA, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibilities. Under the guidance of the Early Childhood Director and or Ed Coordinator the Lead Teacher shall have the responsibilities for the overall operation of the assigned classroom.  The Lead Teacher insures that the classroom maintains the standards of instruction that follow the Rhode Island Early Learning and Development Standards (RIELDS).

ESSENTIAL DAILY FUNCTIONS:

1. Establish a warm and professional rapport with all children and families in the classroom.
2. Maintain healthy and safety standards in the classroom
3. Comply with all RI State PK Performance Standards
4. Complete all assessments, screening and documentation required for the program in Teaching Strategies Gold Online using timeline given at the beginning of the school year
5. Develop integrated, developmentally appropriate, standards-based curriculum for children designed to promote social, emotional, physical and cognitive growth through the use of the RIELDs, the Boston Public School Curriculum and Curriculum Expectations given by Ed Coordinator at the beginning of the year
6. Maintain accurate attendance records and meal tracking (CACFP)
7. Ensure cleanliness of the classroom including counter tops, sinks and tables
8. Greet families and children as they enter or exit the classroom and or building
9. Ensure the Teacher Assistant understands the plan for the day and can be supportive to the needs of the children
10. Support social and emotional development and positive guidance in the classroom using Conscious Discipline strategies
11. Design an appropriate room arrangement to support the goals of the age of the children using the ECERS-3 tool as a guide
12. Observe and document the individual progress of each child through authentic assessment practices for the dual purpose of informing classroom instruction and curriculum and communicate children’s’ progress with families through TSG assessment tools and conferences (Family Conference Forms need to be approved before sending
13. Ensure lesson plans/newsletters are submitted to Ed Coordinator based on the schedule given out at the beginning of each school year
14. Ensure appropriate active supervision of children at all times of the day (especially in the bathroom and on the playground)
15. Be familiar with DHS licensing regulations, and Family Handbook
16. Develop a yearly Professional Development Plan that is aligned to the RI Workforce Knowledge Competencies, which will include 20 hour of training in a related field.
17. Participate in all staff trainings and parent/staff meetings and other mandatory or required meetings during the year for both RIPK and Heritage Park.
18. Complete the duties or provide coverage as assigned by the Ed Coordinator/Director of the program
19. Classroom observations will be conducted throughout the year.  Classroom improvement plan goals will be established in October and work on throughout the year.

EXPECTATIONS:

1. Participate an