The lead teacher is responsible for providing children with a developmentally appropriate, safe, and healthy environment to advance their physical and cognitive growth and development in compliance with Head Start Performance Standards and NAEYC standards.
The teacher must also ensure that high-quality educational instruction using the Creative Curriculum is implemented and prepare children for kindergarten. Paperwork is required and includes but is not limited to: child observations, lesson planning, quarterly assessments, parent-teacher conferences, home visits, attendance, and meal-recording.
Duties include but are not limited to some lifting, diapering and toileting, cleaning, and sanitizing.
Education Requirements: Minimum Degree BA in ECE with a Gateways Level 5 Maximum Degree MA in ECE with a Gateways Level 6