EPIC Early Learning
Team Leader (Jefferson Early Head Start)
EPIC Early Learning, Yakima, Washington, United States, 98901
Preschool Team Leader
EPIC Early Learning is currently seeking a dedicated and experienced Preschool Team Leader to join our team. As a private, nonprofit organization, EPIC has been providing early childhood educational services to children and families in Central Washington for over 45 years. Our mission is to empower children to reach their full potential through nurturing relationships, engaging experiences, and high-quality education. The Team Leader position is responsible for teaching a full-day preschool session and will provide day-to-day oversight of other classroom staff. The person will ensure that the classroom provides an educational environment that is developmentally and linguistically appropriate and accommodates children's individual rates of development as well as individual interests, temperaments, cultural backgrounds, and learning styles. The Team Leader will ensure that the team's work is done in accordance with Head Start Performance Standards, USDA requirements, state licensing requirements and agency policies and procedures. Responsibilities
Promote and embody a positive, values-based workplace culture. Communicate effectively and respectfully with staff, families, and support teams; maintain confidentiality. Teach daily in the assigned classroom and provide high-quality early childhood education. Mentor and model best practices for Teachers in classroom management and instruction. Plan and implement developmentally appropriate curriculum and activities for children and families. Create and manage classroom schedules; orient and supervise classroom volunteers. Coordinate and conduct parent-teacher conferences and home visits with the Family Services Teacher. Maintain and train others on documentation including lesson plans, home visit logs, IFSPs, and referrals. Collaborate with Mental Health and Special Services Consultants to support children's special needs. Ensure the classroom is adequately staffed and request assistance when needed. Manage and request classroom materials, keeping supplies organized and safe. Implement and promote policies on child abuse prevention, child guidance, and active supervision. Maintain a safe, sanitary, and supervised environment at all times; respond to emergencies and provide first aid/CPR when needed. Participate in meetings, training, parent events, and professional development opportunities. Complete all required documentation, data entry, lesson plans, and child progress reports. Analyze child progress data and adjust curriculum as needed to support individual development. Actively document and contribute to In-Kind support for program sustainability. Be committed to characterizing a culture of safety within our centers, playgrounds, buses and anywhere that children may be present. Be familiar with and encourage EPICs culture of "Speak up, Speak out".
EPIC Early Learning is currently seeking a dedicated and experienced Preschool Team Leader to join our team. As a private, nonprofit organization, EPIC has been providing early childhood educational services to children and families in Central Washington for over 45 years. Our mission is to empower children to reach their full potential through nurturing relationships, engaging experiences, and high-quality education. The Team Leader position is responsible for teaching a full-day preschool session and will provide day-to-day oversight of other classroom staff. The person will ensure that the classroom provides an educational environment that is developmentally and linguistically appropriate and accommodates children's individual rates of development as well as individual interests, temperaments, cultural backgrounds, and learning styles. The Team Leader will ensure that the team's work is done in accordance with Head Start Performance Standards, USDA requirements, state licensing requirements and agency policies and procedures. Responsibilities
Promote and embody a positive, values-based workplace culture. Communicate effectively and respectfully with staff, families, and support teams; maintain confidentiality. Teach daily in the assigned classroom and provide high-quality early childhood education. Mentor and model best practices for Teachers in classroom management and instruction. Plan and implement developmentally appropriate curriculum and activities for children and families. Create and manage classroom schedules; orient and supervise classroom volunteers. Coordinate and conduct parent-teacher conferences and home visits with the Family Services Teacher. Maintain and train others on documentation including lesson plans, home visit logs, IFSPs, and referrals. Collaborate with Mental Health and Special Services Consultants to support children's special needs. Ensure the classroom is adequately staffed and request assistance when needed. Manage and request classroom materials, keeping supplies organized and safe. Implement and promote policies on child abuse prevention, child guidance, and active supervision. Maintain a safe, sanitary, and supervised environment at all times; respond to emergencies and provide first aid/CPR when needed. Participate in meetings, training, parent events, and professional development opportunities. Complete all required documentation, data entry, lesson plans, and child progress reports. Analyze child progress data and adjust curriculum as needed to support individual development. Actively document and contribute to In-Kind support for program sustainability. Be committed to characterizing a culture of safety within our centers, playgrounds, buses and anywhere that children may be present. Be familiar with and encourage EPICs culture of "Speak up, Speak out".