Under the direction of the Mentor Teacher, the Preschool Lead Teacher will develop and implement individual educational plans for children, which support their development socially, intellectually, linguistically, physically, and emotionally in a manner appropriate to their age and stage of development. They will provide a high quality language enriched with early learning experience for children ages three to five, while establishing a developmentally appropriate classroom environment favorable to the development and personal growth of children. The Lead Teacher will facilitate children’s development of communication abilities, and content knowledge needed for future success in school, in accordance with each child’s ability and based on the Educare DC core components and local early learning standards. The Lead Teacher will be held responsible for implementing all program requirements in adherence to all performance and outcomes standards as prescribed by the multiple funding and model requirements.
Core tasks include providing high-quality learning that incorporates evidence-based curriculum and instructional activities; Provide ongoing observations and authentic assessments of children and maintain documentation of each child's progress and growth according to Head Start guidelines; Conducting parent-teacher conferences at least twice per year and home visits at least twice per year; Planning and coordinating the work of Aides, Assistants and volunteers in the classroom.
