Takes the lead in developing and implementing curriculum plans providing age-appropriate instruction; makes adaptations in curriculum and classroom environment based on children's needs and interests, takes responsibility for appropriate child supervision during large group times, small group times, and individual work with children as needed.
Organizes and prepares classroom curriculum materials and environment, prepares documentation displays, prepares assessment portfolios, family communications journals, and actively participates and responds to center wide email as well any other out of classroom professional work required.
Perform classroom related duties as required for classroom team, including but not limited to; snack preparation, child diapering/toileting, cleaning, washing dishes, laundry, etc.
Interact with children at all times in a nurturing and developmentally appropriate way, while encouraging self-help skills.
Assure the supervision and safety of children including the enforcement of child release policies.
Lead overall classroom management activities and partner with teaching team members to: (a) Continuously plan, evaluate and improve the physical environment in the classroom to create opportunities to meet the changing needs of the developing child. (b) Ensure a safe, developmentally appropriate, and trauma-informed care aligned environments for all children in conjunction with NH Child Care Licensing Unit (NH CCLU) rules and National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) Accreditation Standards. (c) Promote and model developmentally appropriate communication, hygiene, behavior, and nutrition. (d) Assist with daily and weekly maintenance, sterilization of materials, or cleaning to operate a clean, safe, and well-equipped classroom. (e) Support children during challenging behaviors using positive guidance, developmentally appropriate redirection, and proactive social-emotional strategies. (f) Take responsibility for appropriate child supervision, circle times, small groups and individual work as needed.
Perform child observation, child assessment and timely records keeping in alignment NAEYC accreditation standards demonstrating the use of authentic documentation of children’s daily experiences to demonstrate growth over time.
Perform on-going developmental evaluations while following curriculum implementation that addresses the individual needs of each child. In addition, collect and organize ongoing assessment and documentation materials of children as the basis for curriculum development and reporting to families.
Actively contributes to the ongoing professional development, coaching, and supervision of all classroom Teacher I’s, Program Assistants, Volunteers, Interns, etc.
Create, maintain, and continuously enhance respective and supportive individual relationships with parents and prospective parents through effective communication in person, via ProCare messaging, and program outreach materials or newsletters, etc.
Develop family education and participation programs and conduct individual parent conferences at least twice annually and when appropriate.
Demonstrate cultural competency and respect for the child's background by incorporating the cultural, linguistic and familial values and beliefs into the program and lesson plans.
Complete daily health checks regarding hygiene, safety, and overall well-being of the children.
Participate in ongoing staff development, in-services, trainings, and additional meetings as required.
Attend and contribute to monthly staff meetings/workshops, weekly and bi-weekly team and teacher representative meetings and create and implement program for self-improvement; and engage in annual assessment with supervisor by preparing evaluation and other related materials.
Promote, train, and follow all NH CCLU rules & regulations, NAEYC accreditation standards, and Agency & Program policies and procedures.
Actively partner with Early Childhood Teacher I’s and other staff to complete NAEYC portfolios, and ensure classrooms meet NAEYC Accreditation criteria as directed.
Partner with Agency Staff and community partners to address the individual needs of children, families, and maintain all related documentation as appropriate.
Serve on or participate in community programming committees, agency and/or community initiatives, events, as appropriate.
