Posting Date:
07/02/2024
Closing Date:
12/31/2024
Job Title:
Head Start Lead Teacher - New Orleans
Job Position:
Preschool
Organization:
Clover Academy
Email Address:
not provided
Website:
City/Area:
New Orleans
State:
LA
Zip Code:
70130
Duties:
Summary:
We are seeking a dedicated Teacher to provide leadership and educational experiences for children, teacher aides, foster grandparents, and volunteers. This role emphasizes positive behavior modeling and creating a developmental learning environment for children, adhering to Performance Standards and State Licensing requirements.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and supervise children, ensuring engaging and challenging learning experiences.
- Develop and implement lesson plans that enhance children's intellectual, physical, social, and emotional development.
- Maintain communication with parents, support their understanding of child growth, and encourage family involvement.
- Ensure children's health and safety, supervise field trips, and maintain a safe learning environment.
- Monitor and report children's progress, illnesses, and behavioral issues to the Education Supervisor.
- Train and evaluate new personnel and teacher aides.
- Attend meetings and trainings, and stay updated on early childhood education practices.Accurately collect and submit participant information and write required reports.
Qualifications:
Required Skills and Expectations:
- Knowledge of child development from infancy to age three.
- Effective communication with staff, children, parents, and visitors.
- Ability to implement changes and work harmoniously with others.
- Understanding of societal prejudices and ability to work respectfully with diverse groups.
- Skilled in engaging and motivating program participants.
- Advocacy for program participants’ growth and change.
- Commitment to the agency's philosophy and values, working towards successful outcomes for participants.
- CPR and First Aid certification (or ability to obtain).
- Maintain confidentiality, meet deadlines, and manage time effectively.
- Adherence to agency policies and procedures, acting as a role model.
Educational Requirements:
- BA in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or a related field.
Experience:
- Minimum of 1 year of professional experience working with preschool-aged children.
- If you are passionate about early childhood education and meet the above qualifications, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding opportunity.
Instructions:
To apply online, please visit https://clovernola.org/careers/