Infant/Toddler/Preschool Teacher
Company: The Goddard School
Location: Arlington
Posted on: May 12, 2022
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Job Description:
Job DescriptionA Lead Teacher at The Goddard School is
responsible for establishing and maintaining a safe, healthy and
nurturing learning environment. Additionally, a Lead Teacher is
responsible to work together with an Assistant Teacher and in
conjunction with the entire faculty.General QualificationsA Lead
Teacher must meet the qualifications of his/her state and those set
forth in the National Standards for hiring (see including the
following: Ability to hear the conversational voice, with or
without a hearing aidAbility to see and read newsprint, with or
without corrective lensesAbility to speak and be understood under
normal circumstancesAbility to lift and carry children and other
items weighing up to 50 poundsAbility to use arms, hands, legs, and
feet, with or without corrective devices; this includes the ability
to evacuate the building during emergenciesAbility to handle crisis
situations, especially where children are involvedAbility to
respond immediately to emergency situationsLead Teacher educational
requirements are the same as Director educational requirements (see
Director educational requirements or one of several other criteria
listed below)Educational QualificationsAll candidates, who wish to
be considered for the position of Lead Teacher must meet one or
more of the following criteria, in addition to any/all requirements
that may be mandated by their state and/or local licensing
authorities: A Bachelors degree or higher in Early Childhood
Education, Elementary Education, Child Development.A Bachelors
degree or higher in a related field1, including 18 semester hours
of completed coursework related to young children birth to age 8.An
Associates degree or higher in Early Childhood Education,
Elementary Education, Child Development or a related field1.An
Associates degree or higher in a related field1, including 18
semester hours of completed coursework related to young children
birth to age 8.A current CDA or Early Childhood Teaching
Credential.Proof of current and active enrollment in a CDA
Credentialing Program.Proof of current and active enrollment in an
accredited Associates or Bachelors degree program in Early
Childhood Education or a related field.45 Hour Infant/Toddler
CertificationRN or LPN with emphasis on the young child including
at least one class in Child Development or Human Growth Development
(For Infant, Toddler, Get Set only).Lead Teacher ResponsibilitiesA
Lead Teachers responsibilities may include, but are not limited to,
the following:Establish and maintain a safe, healthy and nurturing
learning environment Design an appropriate room arrangement to
support the goals and developmental level of the children in the
classroomDevelop an appropriate classroom management system to
support the goals and developmental level of the children in the
classroomEnsure that classroom equipment is in good
repairUnderstand and implement The Goddard School emergency
procedure(s)Promote healthy eating practices at lunch and snack
timesEnsure that children are always within state ratio
requirementsPerform nominal cleaning responsibilities (e.g.,
spills) immediatelyPerform major cleaning during times when
children are not presentPost a classroom schedule that meets the
needs of the children and includes a routine and learning
opportunitiesPost and adhere to all GSI Health and Safety policies
and proceduresAdvance childrens physical and intellectual
competence Adapt program to meet the individual needs of each
childCreate a multi-cultural learning environmentProvide a variety
of developmentally appropriate materialsInteract with the children
to support play, exploration and learningEncourage children to talk
with each other and with the facultyPresent age- and
developmentally-appropriate expectations for all childrenCreate a
print-rich environment in order for children to learn about books,
literature and writingEncourage creativity through art, music,
dramatic play and blocksProvide a reasonable balance between
teacher-directed and child-directed activitiesProvide opportunities
for both active and quiet playIntegrate GSI resources (including
Enrichment Programs) into lesson plansSupport each childs social
and emotional development and provide positive guidance Understand
and adhere to the GSI Behavior PolicyPlan and implement activities
to develop childrens self-esteem and social skillsPlan and
implement activities to enable childrens feeling of
securityEncourage empathetic and respectful feelings for others, as
well as the environment, through positive modelingRespect cultural
and ethnic diversityEstablish positive and effective family
relations Communicate, in a professional manner, with families and
facultyEncourage families to become an integral part of their
childrens learning experiencesProvide opportunities (e.g.,
conferences) in which families are made to feel a part of their
childrens learning experiencesPrepare a Daily Activity Report for
each childMaintain a portfolio for each childMaintain the classroom
Parent BoardEnsure an effective program, responsive to childrens
needs Assess supplies and materials needed to implement
activitiesBuild teamworkDevelop lesson plan books and posted lesson
plansManage classrooms according to GSI QA StandardsPerform child
observations and document in their portfoliosUse assessment tools
(e.g., Progress Reports, Childrens Progress)Maintain professional
commitment Promote GSI philosophy and educational objectivesSupport
a code of ethical conductPursue professional development/continuing
educationAttend faculty meetings, in-service days, conferences and
professional growth opportunitiesFOREIGN DEGREES All foreign
degrees MUST be converted to U.S. credits.All foreign courses
and/or credit hours must be converted to U.S. standards.Related
Degrees Include, But May Not Be Limited To Elementary EducationHome
EconomicsChild DevelopmentChild LifePsychology or Sociology with a
minor in EducationSpecial EducationChild PsychologyRelevant
Coursework Child DevelopmentHuman Growth and DevelopmentEducational
PsychologyChild PsychologyMethods: Age Birth to 8 yearsChildrens
LiteratureDevelopmental Assessment of Young ChildrenMeasurement and
EvaluationNutritionHealth and SafetyChild Care Administration
Keywords: The Goddard School, Arlington , Infant/Toddler/Preschool Teacher, Education / Teaching , Arlington, Virginia
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