Infant & Toddler - Head Teacher

POSITION SUMMARY :

The teacher is responsible for putting into practice the curricular goals and benchmarks in the classroom. The teacher is in charge of ensuring the safety of children entrusted to her / him and of ensuring the development and school readiness of each individual child and of the group. The teacher is supervised by the director or assistant director.

GENERAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Provide supervision, technical assistance, guidance and support to children and assistant teachers.
• Coordinate and engage in the planning and implementation of experiences for young children using the CT Early Learning and Development Standards and other standards or frameworks applicable to funding such as school readiness.
• Complete weekly observations and assessments on children’s progress and development.
• Partner with families in meaningful ways to support the development of relationships between children and their families and share and gain information pertaining to each child’s approach to learning, progress, and general health and well-being.
• Maintain regular communication with parents including drafting of letters and reports and giving written information to parents as needed.
• Prepare children’s daily reports to parents and referral forms and plans for children with special needs as needed.
• Prepare weekly learning experience plans.
• Complete weekly and routine observations on classroom environment, implementation checklists, and adjustments to learning experience plans.
• Coordinate assistant teacher’s tasks and activities modeling best practices.
• Keep records of children’s observations, performance and development.
• Ensure compliance with NAEYC, state, local, and agency policies, regulations and procedures.
• Ensure that records and documentation are up to date and secure to assure client’s right to privacy.
• Coordinate with instructional leader, supervisor and teaching team, where applicable, schedule meetings and conferences with parents regarding children’s progress and individual development plans.
• Work with a team of professionals, such as assistant teachers, administrators, public school personnel (e.g., special education teachers, therapists, etc.) to coordinate information about children’s progress and adjust teaching practices to meet the needs of all children.
• Participate in training, planning and evaluation activities and meetings with staff and parents as needed.
• Provide assistance to director to cover other classrooms’ children and activities when needed.
• Engage in on-going professional learning opportunities to remain current with early childhood research and best practices.
• Ensure health, safety, cleanliness and well-being of students through consistent schedule and appropriate supervision at all times.
• Ensure classroom ratios at all times.
• Provide oversight and assistance to teaching team with support from the instructional leader.
• Other duties as assigned.

PQI Functions :

QUALIFICATIONS :

Proficiency of oral and written communication skills.

REQUIRED :

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS :

Catholic Charities offers access to a comprehensive array of benefits, including :

EEO Statement :

At Catholic Charities - Archdiocese of Hartford, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. All employment decisions are made based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.