Head Teacher

Position: Head Teacher (Hiring Incentive $1,500)
Position Summary

Supervise, assign, review and participate in the work of staff responsible for the implementation and performance of early childhood development and teaching activities; develop and implement lesson plans for children; ensure work quality and adherence to established policies and procedures and perform the more technical and complex tasks relative to assigned area of responsibility.

This is a safety sensitive position subject to random drug/alcohol testing.

Job descriptions are intended to present a general list of tasks/duties performed by employees within this job classification.

Job Description s are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.

Essential and Supplemental Functions

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Essential functions may include, but are not limited to the functions listed below. Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

* Plan, prioritize, assign, supervise, review and participate in the work of staff responsible for the performance of early childhood development and teaching activities.

* Establish schedules and methods for providing child development teaching services; identify resource needs; review needs with appropriate management staff; allocate resources accordingly.

* Participate in the development of policies and procedures; monitor work activities to ensure compliance with established policies and procedures; make recommendations for changes and improvements to existing standards and procedures.

* Recommend and assist in the implementation of goals and objectives; implement approved policies and procedures.

* Perform the more technical and complex tasks of the work unit including ensuring that the assigned center is in compliance with applicable federal and state licensing standards.

* Maintain and update accurate and detailed records of student performance, progress, attendance, enrollment, injuries and other reports as required according to federal, state and local requirements; review applications for admission to program, maintain enrollment capacity and update waiting list.

* Visually examine children for potential health problems, child abuse, neglect and communicable diseases; take appropriate courses of action.

* Coordinate and schedule vision and hearing screening tests and speech therapy sessions with outside agencies; participate in food distribution activities including breakfast, lunch and afternoon snacks and record meal counts.

* Schedule and conduct parent conferences, workshops and home visits; discuss student performance and recommend a performance plan as needed.

* Ensure the general maintenance and cleanliness of assigned child development center facilities and equipment; maintain adequate level of supplies for classroom activities.

* Coordinate staff development activities; conduct staff meetings, provide early childhood education training, develop and monitor individual growth plans using the City of Albuquerque Performance Evaluation Guide (PEG) system.

* Respond to public inquiries in a courteous and professional manner; provide information within the area of assignment; resolve complaints in an efficient and timely manner in accordance with department policies.

* Serve as liaison between assigned child development center and public schools, family advocates and other community groups.

* Participate in the selection of child development teaching staff; provide or coordinate staff training; work with employees to correct deficiencies; implement discipline procedures.

* Attend and participate in professional group meetings; stay abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of child development instruction.

* Prepare analytical and statistical reports on operations and activities.

SUPPLEMENTAL FUNCTIONS:

* Participate in home visitation activities as required.

* Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

Minimum Education , Experience And Additional Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in the following compliant degrees: early childhood education, early childhood program administration, family, infant, toddler studies, child development, early childhood special education, or early childhood multicultural education; and

Two (2) years of classroom teaching or student teaching practicum experience in an early childhood growth and development setting.

Compliant Areas or Majors are:
Elementary Education or a degree in any other discipline outside of those noted above is considered related when the transcript reflects eighteen (18) passing (C or better) credit hours in (1) Early Childhood Education; (2) Early Childhood Program Administration; (3) Family, Infant Toddler Studies; (4) Child Development; (5) Early Childhood Special Education (6) Early Childhood Multicultural Education.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Possession of a valid New Mexico Driver's License, or the ability to obtain by date of hire.

Possession of a City Operator's Permit (COP) within six (6)…