Early Education Center (EEC) Child Development Master Teacher

The Early Education Center Child Development Master Teacher helps students reach the goals and objectives of the Early Education department.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• The Master Teacher is under the direct supervision of the Executive Director and is responsible to help in planning and implementing the Early Ed program with the Executive Director.
• The Master Teacher will be responsible along with their co-teacher for the supervision of the Assistant Teacher working in the classroom. Both teachers are responsible for leading the direction of the classroom and facilitating conversation on areas of improvement as needed.
• Be responsible for the supervision and teaching of the children.
• Implement daily and weekly experiences for the children.
• Present a lesson plan to the Executive Director in writing each Friday by 5:00 p.m. prior to the week it will be in effect.
• Obtain and/or prepare all materials needed to carry out the program.
• Prepare the classroom with an environment conducive to learning incorporating data from the DRDP that is developmentally appropriate.
• Lead by example and adhering to all the rules set by the Administration team.
• Attend all staff meetings and complete 21 hours of professional development. Be punctual at staff meetings, take appropriate notes, complete resulting assignments correctly and on time.
• Participate in activities designed for parents and/or staff, such as parent-teacher conferences, school fellowship meetings, open house, and special programs.
• Responsible for collecting DRDP data from classroom coworkers and preparing all documents for the Parent / Teacher Conferences.
• Assigning tasks and lessons so that DRDP reaches fidelity for all students.
• Give the Executive Director a list of yearly supplies needed at a designated time.
• Meet with the Executive Director twice a year for a performance evaluation.
• Prepare for new students prior to their arrival.
• Help coordinate, implement, and participate in special events.
• Complete "Incident/Accident Report" form in cases of student injury. Administer first aid.
• Set up a conference time with the Executive Director in cases of staff difficulties.
• Be responsible for any other duties assigned by the Executive Director.
• Communication to parents verbal, written, and using Brightwheel on a daily basis.

PROCEDURES:

• Hours of duty are on an assigned basis.
• Notify the designated staff member as early as possible of absence from school so that a substitute can be contacted being sure to follow Employee Handbook guidelines.
• Inform the Executive Director in writing of any parent or staff difficulties.
• Work cooperatively and considerately with other staff members; perform shared housekeeping tasks; perform shared playground tasks; express own views and consider views of others. Maintain a friendly and efficient manner with parents. Communicate school policies to parents.
• Maintain order in the classroom and on the playground. Handle children's feelings and interactions skillfully.
• Make certain children are never left unattended in the classroom or on the playground.
• Be sure no child leaves the school area unless accompanied by an authorized parent, guardian, or school staff member.
• Aid children in overcoming difficult situations: shyness, discipline problems, and other social emotional challenges by using Teaching Pyramid Tools.
• Prepare all teaching materials one week in advance of the unit presentation being sure to use teacher prep time appropriately.
• Help maintain school equipment properly; report promptly on broken or defective items; avoid unnecessary damage to or waste of supplies.
• Pay will be granted to attend the annual A.C.S.I. conference and every employee is expected to attend. Conference day is determined by ACSI or renewal leadership and will take place on a Saturday.
• Registration for the A.C.S.I. convention will be paid for by the school.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Child Development Teacher - Master Teacher Permit or like Qualifications and the ability to obtain the permit within 90 days of hire.
• Minimum of 5 years of full-time experience
• Ability to relate well to children.
• Evidence of emotional maturity, stability, and dependability.
• Ability to handle crisis situations.
• Sensitive to children's individual needs.
• Ability to lead others in a positive manner using healthy communication skills.
• Able to lift playground equipment and toys in order to store and remove them for use by children.
• Must be able to bend or squat to attend to children’s needs. Able to sit on the ground as needed. Able to lift and carry a 45lb child to safety or in the event of a medical emergency. Able to push or pull a crib or stroller with multiple infants in an emergency. Able to visually supervise children and listen to them to maintain their safety in accordance with California State Licensing’s health and safety regulations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

This position’s duties are normally performed in a standard work environment based on the activity scheduled. Some physical effort is required; therefore, the employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. He or she may be required to walk or sit for extended periods and may be exposed to outside weather conditions, including but not limited to heat, cold, humidity, rain, and direct sunlight. Manual dexterity and coordination are required over 50% of the work period while operating equipment, such as a computer keyboard, mouse, calculator, and other similar machines.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Working conditions are dynamic. This requires the willingness to work a flexible schedule that may require occasional weekend and/or evening hours. The employee will be using his or her personal vehicle; therefore, he or she must hold a valid driver’s license in the state where he or she is based and have appropriate auto insurance as required by law. The employee needs to be able to work in a fast-paced environment, prioritize work assignments, and do well under pressure. He or she must also demonstrate professionalism and integrity, take initiative, and exercise confidentiality. Finally, the employee must understand and apply all company policies and procedures, can follow instructions, and be detailed oriented, and have good follow-through on all projects.

NOTES:

This job description has been reviewed to ensure that only essential functions and basic duties have been included. The description in no way states or implies that the duties and responsibilities stated above are the only duties to be performed by the individual(s) within this position. All requirements, skills, and abilities included here have been determined to be the minimal standards required to perform this position. The individual(s) may be called upon and required to follow other instructions or perform other duties instructed by his/her supervisor that is consistent with the purpose of this position, department, and/or company objectives. Destiny Christian Academy expressly reserves the right to change this job description and the duties assigned to the individual periodically as deemed appropriate in Destiny Christian Academy’s sole discretion.

This job description is not intended as and does not create an employment contract or otherwise guarantee employment. Employment is at will and can be terminated at any time with or without cause and with or without notice by either party.