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About the Role

The Head Teacher is responsible for planning and executing a program that addresses the educational, social development, and health needs of children, while actively supervising classroom staff and ensuring developmentally appropriate practices.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute a program considering educational, social, and health needs of children.
• Actively supervise Associate Teacher, Assistant Teacher, Aides, and Substitute Teacher.
• Physically participate in age-appropriate activities and lift/carry children.
• Develop and implement a program of developmentally appropriate practices.
• Uphold Harbor's philosophy and policies regarding health, safety, and nutrition.
• Actively implement The Creative Curriculum.
• Respect the confidential nature of all information about parents, children, and staff.
• Support and participate in active outdoor time.
• Plan with classroom staff and keep them informed.
• Report difficulties concerning staff supervision to the Assistant Director/Director.
• Supervise children or designate qualified personnel in absence.
• Support and actively participate in active work time.
• Collaborate with Assistant Director/Director regarding children with special needs.
• Foster positive parent relationships through communication and respecting confidentiality.
• Provide a forum for ongoing communication with parents.
• Use Contact Notes for staff and parent concerns.
• Attend and participate in parent/teacher meetings.
• Discuss professional performance objectively during supervisor conferences.
• Attend required staff meetings, trainings, and workshops.
• Attend weekly planning meetings with the Education Director or Program Director.

Requirements

• Experience working with children between the ages of 3-5 years.
• Must have flexible availability with shifts varying between 7 am and 6 pm.
• 1-2 years of experience preferred.

Skills

• The Creative Curriculum

Location

• Uniondale, NY 11556

Work Type

• Full Time

Experience Level

• 1-2 years of experience preferred

Education Level

• H.S. Diploma or GED
• CDA
• AA/BA/MA in Early Childhood Education

Salary/Compensations

• $18.50 - $20.00 Hourly

Benefits

• Discounted child care
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Accident
• Life
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Sick/Time Off

About the Company

• Harbor Child Care