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About the Role

The Master Teacher/Center Coordinator is responsible for teaching and maintaining a safe and developmentally appropriate pre-school classroom. This role involves preparing and implementing lesson plans, supervising Pre-K staff, overseeing daily operations, and acting as a liaison between the Watertown School District and Community Action.

Responsibilities

• Provide activities for children in initiative, language and literacy, music and movement, logic and mathematics, social relations, creative representation, self-help, and social/emotional areas.
• Plan and implement age-appropriate activities for preschool children.
• Complete written observations monthly for individualized planning and Progress Reports.
• Ensure classrooms follow State Education Department guidelines for Health and Safety.
• Attend and participate in CPSE meetings for assigned children.
• Model appropriate behavior for children.
• Conduct parent conferences bi-annually.
• Complete developmental screening of each child within 45 days of enrollment.
• Manage appropriate behavior of staff and classroom volunteers.
• Conduct an orientation with new staff and volunteers.
• Manage and model appropriate behaviors and guidance techniques for subordinates.
• Supervise Teacher Assistant, Teacher Aide, substitutes and volunteers.
• Offer positive feedback and suggestions for improvement to subordinates.
• Complete performance evaluations for subordinates.
• Address focus areas and deliver counseling statements as needed.
• Utilize the communications system for timely information flow.
• Attend and actively participate in various team meetings.
• Facilitate Center team meetings at least monthly.
• Seek appropriate resources for staff and parent concerns.
• Track attendance of children on a weekly basis.
• Write monthly newsletters for parents.
• Schedule field trips and classroom visitors.
• Compile monthly statistics for the End of the Month Report.
• Distribute interoffice mail.
• Assess and mediate parent concerns, documenting outcomes.
• Act as a liaison with the Head Start Administrative Team.
• Attend professional development trainings as recommended by supervisor.
• Maintain a training data sheet to ensure annual training requirements are met.
• Complete purchase orders for classroom supplies and food items.
• Review and sign employee timesheets bi-weekly.
• Review and initial employee travel vouchers.
• Participate in the annual self-assessment process.
• Participate in interviews of prospective work experience people and staff.
• Participate in recruitment efforts to maintain enrollment.
• Carry out duties as appropriate at any Agency buildings.
• Complete file reviews and provide feedback.
• Maintain classroom coverage by scheduling substitutes.
• Provide oversight for the implementation of Pre-K regulations and mandates.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in early childhood education or a bachelor's degree with equivalent coursework in ECE (18 credit hours in ECE and/or child development).
• Four years' experience in Early Childhood.
• Two years of supervision experience.
• Basic computer skills including email, word processing, and data entry.
• Working knowledge of child development.
• Supportive in working with diverse families.
• Ability to work with young children.
• Maintain confidentiality of program and agency information.
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal).
• Effective supervisory skills.
• Ability to keep accurate detailed records.
• Serve as an advocate for children and their families.
• Strong organization, planning, time management, and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of community resources.
• Ability to operate vision and hearing screening machines.
• Ability to work as a team member and cooperate with staff.
• Must obtain and maintain a satisfactory physical exam and TB test.
• Must be able to provide independent transportation and maintain a valid driver's license.
• Must have medical insurance or utilize Agency Fringe Benefit for health insurance.
• Must pass background checks including NYS Central Register for Child Abuse & Maltreatment, NYS Division of Criminal Justice Services, and Office of Children & Family Services.
• Must sign an annual affidavit regarding child abuse or neglect cases.
• Must pass drug testing if required.

Skills

• Early Childhood Education
• Lesson Planning
• Classroom Management
• Staff Supervision
• Performance Evaluation
• Parent Communication
• Child Development
• Record Keeping
• Organization
• Planning
• Time Management
• Problem-Solving
• Community Resources
• Teamwork
• Cooperation
• Basic Computer Skills
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel
• Google Suite
• COPA

Location

• Watertown, NY

Work Type

• Full-time
• Academic schedule

Experience Level

• Four years' experience in Early Childhood
• Two years supervision experience

Education Level

• Bachelor's degree in early childhood education or equivalent coursework

Salary/Compensations

• $21.48 Associates

Benefits

• Agency Fringe Benefit Plan
• Academic schedule
• Paid school vacations
• Unemployment benefits during the summer months

About the Company

• Community Action is a substance-free workplace.