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    The Lead Teacher is responsible for all elements of their assigned classroom, including creating lesson plans, maintaining licensing regulations, developing goals for each child, and supervising other classroom staff. They plan and implement an educational program for preschool children aligned with learning standards. Key responsibilities are assessing child development, maintaining an inclusive classroom environment, and conducting parent conferences twice per year. The position requires an Associate's Degree in child development and two years of childcare experience, preferably working with preschoolers.

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    The Lead Teacher is responsible for all elements of their assigned classroom, including creating lesson plans, maintaining licensing regulations, developing goals for each child, and supervising other classroom staff. They plan and implement an educational program for preschool children aligned with learning standards. Key responsibilities are assessing child development, maintaining an inclusive classroom environment, and conducting parent conferences twice per year. The position requires an Associate's Degree in child development and two years of childcare experience, preferably working with preschoolers.

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    The Lead Teacher is responsible for all elements of their assigned classroom, including creating lesson plans, maintaining licensing regulations, developing goals for each child, and supervising other classroom staff. They plan and implement an educational program for preschool children aligned with learning standards. Key responsibilities are assessing child development, maintaining an inclusive classroom environment, and conducting parent conferences twice per year. The position requires an Associate's Degree in child development and two years of childcare experience, preferably working with preschoolers.

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    Easter Seals Child Development Center

    TEACHER/LEAD TEACHER


    Reports To: Executive Director/Assistant Director
    Status: Non-Exempt
    Department: CDC
    Location: DC

    WORKING SCHEDULE
    Will vary according to operations hours and needs of classroom and overall center.
    Schedule may be changed as the needs of the program dictate. Minimum of 8 hours
    per day

    Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be
    assigned.

    SUMMARY DESCRIPTION
    The Lead Teacher is responsible for all elements of their assigned classroom. These
    include: creating lesson plans, maintaining licensing regulations for education, health
    and safety, developing individual developmentally appropriate goals for each child and
    incorporating them into the larger classroom/individual child plan. He/she is responsible
    for maintaining the classroom environment with appropriate materials and toys. Lead
    Teacher is responsible for supervising the assistants, substitutes, volunteers and interns
    in their classroom including the training of their staff to act in their absence as the
    classroom lead. Lead Teacher will participate on a team to identify the strengths, needs
    and supports necessary for each of the children and/or their families in the classroom.

    ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
    Plan, implement, evaluate and supervise an educational program for pre-
    schoolchildren, including but not limited to:
    1. Weekly Lesson Plans that aligned with OSSEs Learning Standards,
    Individual Child Goals, and Home-School Connection for Parents.
    2. Weekly Individual Child Observations
    3. Assess the children in the program based on the Learning Standards for
    children entering twice a year using the Teaching Strategies Gold
    Assessment tool.
    4. Use the Environmental Rating Scale (ECERS) and the Early Language and
    Literacy (ELLCO) to identify areas of strength and/or needs.

    Utilize the Creative Curriculum Checklist to establish and maintain a classroom
    environment that motivates nurtures and prepares the child for the next step in
    educational process.
    Coordinate general classroom housekeeping duties such as preparing meals and
    general clean up.
    JOB DESCRIPTION Lead Teacher

    Assess, evaluate and document individual childrens developmental progress
    including strengths and weaknesses (initial assessment, monthly goal
    measurement and data collection, IFSP, quarterly reports, etc)
    Maintain an inclusive classroom environment where children with special needs
    learn along side their typically developing peers.
    Produce daily written reports for each child in the classroom.
    Conduct Teacher/parent conferences at least 2x per year and as needed.
    Conducts team meetings.
    Work with Technical Assistance/Comprehensive Services Team to ensure an
    effective program and integration of training into professional development plans.
    Actively participate/in staff and parent meetings and in-service trainings
    Assist with marketing the program to visitors at the center or in the community
    Bring to the attention of management any suspicions of Child Abuse and Neglect
    on the part of anyone associated with the center.
    Maintain professional demeanor and dress at all times.
    Perform other duties as assigned, to support the health and welfare of the children
    and the families, the operation of the center and the continuing growth of the
    program and organization.

    QUALIFICATIONS
    At minimum, hold an Associate Degree, preferably in Childhood Development, Early
    Childhood Education or child and family studies and within 90 days enrolled in
    Bachelors degree program on track to receive the degree within (2) years.
    Minimum of two-year experience in childcare setting, involving face-to-face
    interaction and problem solving with children and their families, preferably with
    preschool aged children.
    Demonstrated commitment to putting children and families first.
    Excellent written and oral skills
    Ability to interact effectively and professionally with participants, families and
    community referral sources.
    Self-motivated and detail-oriented
    Ability to take initiative and problem solve.
    Spanish speaking skills a plus.

    Education/Experience
    Bachelors Degree, preferably in Early Childhood Development and/or
    Special Education.

    Language Ability: Excellent oral and written communication skills. Spanish speaking
    skills is a plus.

    Reasoning Ability: Ability to plan, develop alternative strategies to resolve problems,
    skills to support staff and families to make decisions regarding their childrens health
    and safety.
    JOB DESCRIPTION Lead Teacher


    Computer Skills: Microsoft Word, preferred.

    Certificates and Licenses: Not Applicable

    Supervisory Responsibilities: Classroom staff (assistants, volunteers, and interns)

    Physical Demands:

    Working Hours: 8 Normal, Usually day time working
    Travel: Minimal Time spent out of office 0 %
    Percent of time spent: Sitting 10
    Standing 40
    Walking 10
    Running 0
    Stooping/Kneeling 35
    Climbing 5

    Lifting (Maximum weight) 30 lbs.

    Internal Relationships:
    CDC-DC Staff
    Pre-K Program Manger/Director
    Vice President of CDCs
    Human Resources in Calverton

    External Relationships:
    Parents
    Partner agencies
    Center Visitors

    TO APPLY
    To apply, please send a cover letter and resume via email to:

    Dinahetta Lewis
    Director
    Easter Seals Serving DC | MD | VA
    Child Development Center - DC
    2800 13th Street, NW
    Washington, DC 20009
    Email: dlewis@eseal.org

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