POSITION SUMMARY: Responsible for the day- to-day operation and management of the classroom. Primarystaff responsible for guiding and directing the learning experiences for children by providing a developmentally appropriate learning environment.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Provides developmentally appropriate activities to enhance physical, social, emotional and intellectualdevelopment of children in the classroom, ensuring each child’s individual needs are met. Implementslesson plans in collaboration with teacher assistant using established curricula ensuring that small group, large group and individual experiences are provided.
• Guides children in developing basic concepts as prescribed in the education, nutrition, health, dental andmental health plans. Prepares children for screening and exam procedures such as vision, hearing, dental, speech, and developmental to encourage successful completion.
• Ensures ongoing observation and assessment on each child within the classroom utilizing requiredtracking tools. Daily observation will include anecdotal notes, health checks, and other tracking requirements.
• Maintains Education Child Portfolio for each child in the classroom with required and current documentation.
• Works to identify any child with a suspected delay or any other area of concern and reports the suspicion tothe Site Supervisor following the policy & procedure.
• Ensures implementation of IEPs and/or IFSPs.
• Implements and documents organized play in the outdoor learning environment. Provides appropriateguidance to promote children’s gross motor development. Balances indoor and outdoor activities to stimulate both cognitive growth and physical skills.
• Maintains a safe, clean, and orderly classroom and playground area. Monitors and reports to supervisor in writing any needed repairs and takes appropriate action to correct any unsafe area.

• Maintaining an adequately supplied classroom, ensuring the physical and developmental needs of all children are met.
• Provides and participates in learning experiences that allow children to solve problems, initiate activities, explore, question and gain mastery through learning by doing. Encourages language development of children by asking open ended questions.
• Supports the development of children’s positive self-concept and social skills through the promotion of cultural and ethnic acceptance and experiences.
• Provides direct supervision to children at all times; maintaining child/staff ratios in accordance with policies and regulations.
• Ensures accurate classroom attendance, assuring the sign in/out sheet corresponds with the number ofchildren in the classroom at all times. Provides information to Family Advocate of any known reason for child absence.
• Participates with children at mealtimes, including breakfast and lunch, ensuring family-style dining is implemented.
• Provides implementation of healthy cooking experiences within the classroom setting that reflect the ethnic and cultural composition of the population.
• Utilizes required technology (hardware & software) as needed for full implementation of policies & procedures.
• Participates in planning and participates in regular safety and fire/storm drills. Works collaboratively with health staff to ensure a well-stocked first aid kit, safe and secure medication storage unit and to ensure OSHA standards are met.
• Reports child abuse and neglect in accordance with program policies and procedures.
• Assists in the recruitment of children and staff for the program. Participates in community activities that enhance the program as requested.
• Assists in maintaining appropriate documentation required by USDA/Child Care Food Program and ensures quality of data and timelines for completion.
• Actively participates in center/classroom activities, parent meetings and annual parent activities as requested.
• Assists in the development and implementation of the annual training plan, including pre-service, in-service, T/TA, and ongoing training requirements.