FT Lead Teacher - RCAC

Summary

The Lead Teacher is responsible for planning and implementing the daily program of activities for a group of children in the Regional Center for the Advancement of Children and to follow Child Care Standards to promote the health, safety, and well-being of all children in their care.

The Regional Center for the Advancement of Children was grant awarded by Dogwood Health Trust funding to expand high-quality early care and college level educational opportunities for Early Childhood teachers in Haywood County.

Through this grant funding a select number of Full-Time teachers will receive training and credentialing, including Early Childhood Associate Degree coursework at no cost or contract to the employee.

Position will be open only until filled.

The Regional Center for the Advancement of Children is a 5 star rated state-of-the-art child care facility operated by Haywood Community College serving children ages 6 weeks – 60 months.

Duties

To establish and maintain a safe and healthy learning environment

• Designs appropriate room arrangement to support the goals of the classroom
• Plans and implements nutritious meal
• Promotes healthy eating habits
• Maintains a safe environment
• Posts necessary information to ensure the safety and well-being of the children
• Maintains an orderly learning environment
• To advance physical and intellectual competence
• Provides a balance between child-initiated and teacher-initiated activities
• Provides a balance between quiet and active learning experiences
• Uses equipment for inside and outside play to promote physical development
• Involves children in planning and implementing learning activities
• Provides an integrated curriculum that meets the needs of each child
• Provides experiences that promotes language, literacy, and number development

To support social and emotional development and provide positive guidance

• Implements hands-on activities that develop positive self-worth and social skills
• Implements culturally diverse experiences
• Uses and promotes positive guidance techniques
• Provides a wide variety of creative and expressive activities
• Establishes routines with smooth transition periods
• Communicates with children at their developmental level
• Encourages children to be independent

To establish positive and productive relationships with families

• Promotes open communication with parents through weekly progress notes, monthly newsletter, or semi-annual parent conferences
• Provides a variety of ways that families can participate in the program
• Encourages parents to participant in the program

To ensure a well-run, purposeful program responsive to participant needs

• Assesses program supplies and materials needed prior to implementing activities
• Supervise assistants, aides, and volunteers working in the classroom
• Maintains written plans in a weekly/monthly basis
• Assesses children's needs and developmental progress on an ongoing basis
• Uses the results of assessment to plan activities
• Accurately maintains classroom budget

To maintain a commitment to professionalism

• Promotes the center's mission and educational objectives
• Supports the center's code of core values
• Engages in ongoing staff development to improve personal and professional skills
• Supports the professional growth and colleagues by sharing materials and provides feedback with encouragement
• Attends staff meetings, workshops, and in-service training as required
• Supports and encourages college-sponsored activities

Requirements

Minimum
Must be 21 years of age, completion of EDU 119 or equivalent * with a minimum of 1-2 years of experience in an Early Childhood setting required. Professional level of educational theory, child development and teaching skills.Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills. Capable of relating to diverse age and demographic backgrounds. Physical ability sufficient to frequently walk, bend, stoop and lift up to 50 pounds. Possess sound knowledge of the procedures and regulations specific to the care and education of infants and children. Possess a willingness to learn necessary skills and knowledge and to strive for continuous improvement. Demonstrate diplomacy, tact, and professional demeanor.

* The Regional Center for the Advancement of Children was grant awarded by Dogwood Health Trust funding to expand high-quality early care and college level educational opportunities for Early Childhood teachers in Haywood County.Through this grant funding a select number of Full-Time teachers will receive training and credentialing, including Early Childhood Associate Degree coursework at no cost or contract to the employee.

Preferred
Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education, Bachelor’s Degree in B-K, Psychology, Sociology or other related field.


Benefits

Full comprehensive benefit package (State of NC)