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Child Development Center Lead Teacher

Job Description

Position

Child Development Center Lead Teacher

Department

Child Development Center/TPNS

Starting Salary

$39,312 to $43,417 annually, dependent on education and experience

Initial Screening Date

03/27/2023

Preferred Start Date

05/01/2023

Details

The Lake Tahoe Community College Child Development Center (CDC) is recruiting for full-time Lead Teacher. The Lead Teacher will provide supervision, care and learning activities to children assigned in an early learning classroom environment. This position will have site supervisor (certification can be completed within the first year of employment if final applicant does not have credential upon hire) responsibilities as well as develop and implement a variety of lesson plans, instructional materials and activities to meet the needs and interests of children.

The CDC at Lake Tahoe Community College (LTCC) is a fully licensed childcare facility located on LTCC’s campus. Licensed for 46 children aged 6 weeks through pre-kindergarten or 6 years, the CDC is a model facility for Early Childhood Education students.

Other available positions for potential placement include part-time, Teacher Aides and dependent on education and experience, full or part-time Teachers.

APPLICATION PROCESS:
After review, suitable applicants will be invited by phone or email on or around Thursday, March 30, 2023 to participate in a skills assessment. Successful candidates will then be interviewed by a committee of approximately 3-5 individuals; these interviews are tentatively scheduled for April 6, 2023. Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee an interview. LTCC reserves the right to return to the applicant pool at any point during the recruitment process.

COMPENSATION:
Salary Range: LTCC offers a competitive compensation package that includes a starting placement salary of $39,312 to $43,417 annually, dependent on education and experience. There is potential to reach $50,368 annually, through step advancement plus longevity when appropriate. In addition to base salary, this position qualifies for extra bilingual (Spanish), masters or doctorate pay.

Benefits: Health and Welfare benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and long term disability. Several plan options maintain a zero monthly premium cost from the employee and include full coverage of a gold-level medical plan that, on average, covers 80% of healthcare expenses for a standard population. LTCC also matches 25.37% of an eligible employee’s salary and contributes it into a CalPERS pension account for qualifying employees.

Work-Life Balance: This position is 40 hours per week and 12 months per year, including summer and winter hours. Hours are expected to be Monday-Friday, generally within the hours of 7:30 am to 6:30 pm, hours may vary according to the needs of the program. This position is eligible for overtime compensation (non-exempt).

LTCC provides a generous leave package including 16 paid holidays per year plus 12 days vacation (with the potential to reach 24 days through years of service) and 12 days sick leave per year. Furthermore, LTCC has made a commitment to full closures during holiday breaks and several weekends adjoining holidays to provide employees the ability to take advantage of holiday and vacation usage.

LTCC’s Commitment to Diversity
Our ideal candidate will share and participate in LTCC’s commitment to the values of diversity and equity while serving its ethnically and socioeconomically diverse student population. Lake Tahoe Community College is designated as a Hispanic-Serving Institution, reflecting the surrounding California and Nevada area.

Description

Definition:
Under the direction of the Director of Child Development Programs, serve as a Lead Teacher; provide supervision, care and learning activities to children assigned in an early learning classroom; develop and implement a variety of lesson plans, instructional materials and activities to meet the needs and interests of children; monitor, assess and report progress of children; provide training in positive guidance and social emotional learning techniques for Child Development Program employees, volunteers and Early Childhood Education lab students.

Representative Duties:
Serve as a Lead Teacher and provide supervision, care and learning activities to young children in an age-appropriate classroom environment; coordinate classroom and outdoor activities to promote social, emotional, physical and intellectual growth in compliance with child development program guidelines, standards and procedures.

Plan, organize and implement approved play-based, developmentally age-appropriate curriculum for children enrolled in Child Development Programs; develop goals and objectives consistent with student needs and their emerging interests; provide observation and assessments to document children’s growth and development, student performance and behavior; prepare the daily and monthly schedule for the classroom.

Develop and implement lesson plans, instructional materials and a variety of academic, linguistic, field trip, recreational and cultural activities to meet the needs and interests of children; assure learning activities and classroom functions comply with established curriculum standards. Develop and implement activities to enhance skills related to problem solving and resolution, safety, self-esteem, nutrition, gross and fine motor functions.

Assist and engage children by answering questions, providing proper examples, problem solving techniques, social emotional support, friendly attitude and general positive discipline guidance; monitor, assess and adjust activities in response to children needs, with respect to diversity, equity and inclusive practices.

Provide leadership for Child Development Program personnel, volunteers and families by role modeling positive guidance techniques, setting routines, establishing limits, and providing consistent care; model effective techniques for communication with children and adults.

Attend to the physical needs of the children including but not limited to comforting as needed; assist children with the development of self-help, social and hygiene skills.

Prepare and maintain a variety of records and reports related to assigned activities; participate in maintaining and updating student files, children’s portfolios, assessments, summaries, and attendance records, including sign in and sign out record keeping.

Assure the health and safety of students by following health and safety practices and procedures; maintain learning environment in a safe, orderly and clean manner.
Prepare, maintain and update student’s immunization records for annual reports; student allergies and medical needs with dated communication for families, food preparation persons, and all staff to acknowledge the student needs and restrictions; complete trainings required to assist a student with an allergy medication, treatment, breathing assistance or other health and safety measure.

Administer basic first aid to children as needed; prepare accident reports as necessary.
Assist, conduct, lead and document monthly emergency drills; including fire and earthquake preparedness.

Assure the health and safety of students by following health and safety practices and procedures; maintain learning environment in a safe, orderly and clean manner.
Maintain a clean, safe, attractive and positive learning environment.

Operate a variety of classroom and office equipment including a computer and assigned software; type and input data into an assigned software program.

Effectively communicate oral and written translation with teachers, staff, administrators, parents, volunteers, ECE students, and community members to exchange information, coordinate activities and programs and resolve issues or concerns; provide age-appropriate resources for assessment referral and guidance.

Attend and actively participate in meetings, professional development trainings, special events and in-services as assigned; complete twenty-one hours of professional growth annually; apply to or upgrade, maintain, Children’s Center permits with continuing education requirements.

Coordinate, attend and conduct parent-teacher conferences; confer with parents, staff, and administrators about the student needs, their progress, and resources available.

Effectively communicate with teachers, staff, administrators, parents and others to exchange information, coordinate activities and programs and resolve issues or concerns.

Attend, participate and lead meetings, trainings, special events and in-services as assigned.

Assure the health and safety of students by following health and safety practices and procedures; maintain learning environment in a safe, calm, orderly and clean manner.

Child Development Center Option Class:
Train and provide work direction and guidance to Child Development Center staff; review work for accuracy, completeness and compliance with established guidelines and procedures; confer with administrators to provide support for staff and coordinate further trainings and resources.
Invite parents and families to specific children’s activities; participate in parent orientations and conferences; provide information concerning children’s progress; implement conflict management and problem-solving strategies with children, parents and staff.
Prepare and maintain a variety of records and reports related to assigned activities; participate in maintaining and updating student files, children’s portfolios, DRDP (Desired results developmental profile) assessments, summaries, attendance records, including sign in and sign out record keeping, meal counts and staff to child ratio forms.

Other Duties:
Perform related duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

Education and Experience: graduation from high school supplemented by 12 semester units (or equivalent quarter units) from an accredited or approved college with a major or emphasis in early childhood education or child development including 3 semester units (or equivalent quarter units) in administration of early childhood programs. Three years work experience in a licensed early child education program or related training or experience.

Knowledge of:
  • Concepts of child growth, development and behavior characteristics of preschool age children.
  • Early childhood curriculum areas and appropriate methods for implementation and assessment.
  • Child guidance principles and practices.
  • Instructional methods and techniques.
  • Observation, assessment and data recording techniques of child behavior.
  • Safe practices in classroom activities.
  • Appropriate positive guidance discipline techniques.
  • Requirements of maintaining a classroom in a safe, clean and orderly condition.
  • Record-keeping and report preparation techniques.
  • Oral and written communication skills.
  • Applicable laws, codes, rules and regulations governing child care programs.
  • Operation of a variety of office and classroom equipment including a computer and assigned software.
  • Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
  • Basic Pediatric CPR and First Aid procedures.
  • Health and safety regulations.

Ability to:
  • Provide supervision, care and early learning activities for young children in a classroom environment.
  • Develop and implement lesson plans and instructional materials.
  • Pass the required physical examination and maintain required health standards.
  • Maintain scheduled work hours without an unusual number of absences and be flexible in rescheduling to meet the needs of the center.
  • Monitor, assess and adjust activities in response to children needs.
  • Plan and conduct parenting classes.
  • Train and provide work direction and guidance to assigned classroom assistants and parent volunteers.
  • Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
  • Lift and carry moderately heavy objects or children.
  • Work independently with little direction.
  • Maintain and prepare records and reports.
  • Relate effectively to parents, staff and children.
  • Perform with courtesy and tact in a variety of public contacts both in person and on the telephone.
  • Observe health and safety regulations.

Additional Requirement (Licensure/Certification):
  • Valid First Aid and CPR certificates issued by an authorized agency.
  • California Children’s Center Teacher permit or the equivalent.
Working Environment:
  • Indoor/Classroom and Outdoor environment.
  • Constant interruptions.
  • Evening or variable work hours.

Minimum References Needed

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