Pre-K Lead Teacher (Las Vegas)

ABSTRACT OF THE POSITION:

The Lead Pre-K Teacher oversees the care and development of up to fifteen (15) children aged 3-5 years (including those with special needs) under the guidance of the Early Head Start/Pre-K Center Director and general supervision of the Education Managers. This primary caregiver is responsible for organizing and implementing developmentally appropriate activities that promote social and self-help skills, problem-solving, and personal relationships. The Lead Pre-K Teacher maintains a clean, safe, and orderly physical environment, supervises classroom activities, and participates in parent education and involvement. Regulatory compliance with Nevada Ready Pre-K, SNHD, and Nevada State Licensing is required, and the Lead Pre-K Teacher may be assigned to different classrooms/centers and tasks as needed to achieve program goals.

Non-degreed teachers are required to Participate in the T.E.A.C.H program is until the Lead Pre-K Teacher is fully compliant with educational requirements.

RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES (including but not limited to):

• Possesses or is able to learn and have thorough understanding of Nevada Ready! Pre-K, Pre-K project and its scope of work, licensing regulations, additional state requirements, and SCF's policies and procedures.
• Weekly preparation of daily lesson plans and posting of objectives for parents, volunteers, and visitors in the classroom.
• Development of an individualized plan for each child based on screening, assessment, parent input, and observation. The plan will include objectives and activities to meet established goals (outcomes).
• Scheduling, conducting, and recording home visits and parent-teacher conferences as required and when necessary.
• Builds positive and productive relationships with families that focus on trust and support and encourage involvement in the SCF program.
• Co-plans and participates in orientation of new families.
• Plans and facilitates monthly parent meetings at the center and other social activities for parents.
• Involves parents in educational activities that support their role as their child’s first teacher, including volunteering in the classroom.
• Maintains strict confidentiality of SCF children, families, and staff, following established policies and procedures.
• Creates and maintains a healthy and safe learning environment that is culturally sensitive and developmentally appropriate.
• Engages in transition activities, including registration, classroom transitions, and preschool transitions.
• Collaborates with program staff to increase resources, accomplish tasks, resolve conflict, and support the overall program.
• Promoting the organization's mission, standards, and philosophy with families, program partners, and the community
• Upholding the organization's core values.
• Other program responsibilities and duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONS (including but not limited to):

• Must be able to lift to 50 pounds including infant and/or toddlers weighing 6 to 50 pounds multiple times throughout the day.
• Lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, or moving objects up to 50 pounds.
• Tolerate some exposure to bodily fluids and communicable diseases.
• Tolerate moderate to loud noise level.
• Reasonable accommodation can be made for individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

Education & Work Experience

• BA in Early Childhood Education or willing to participate in T.E.A.C.H program to complete of obtain
• 2 years’ experience in a childcare setting

Preferred

• BA in Early Childhood Education
• 4 or more years of experience in a childcare setting
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) helpful but not required.

Skills and Abilities:

• Articulates clear and concise ideas and instructions both in written and verbal communication.
• Ability to speak, read and write English well enough to understand and be understood.
• Ability to read and understand basic child development written material.
• Ability to add, subtract and divide.
• Interacts tactfully with supervisors, officials, employees, families and children.
• Positive and objective attitude towards others with a willingness to engage and support as needed.
• Maintains confidentiality of incoming and outgoing paperwork with high regard.
• Completes all required training within their appropriate timeframes.

REQUIREMENTS PRIOR TO HIRE AND ONGOING:

• Must undergo a physical examination and submit documentation before the hiring date. This must be maintained throughout the duration of employment.
• Submission of negative TB results (One-Step Skin Test or Chest X-Ray) prior to employment and during employment.
• Successful completion of pre-employment and random drug/alcohol testing to ensure a drug-free workplace.
• Obtain Live Scan Fingerprints for Child Care prior to hire date and maintain for duration of employment.
• Proof of a valid driver's license prior to hire, which must be kept up to date throughout employment.