Preschool Head Teacher Job at Bright Giggles Learning Center LLC, Bridgeport, CT

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  • Bright Giggles Learning Center LLC
  • Bridgeport, CT

Job Description


Summary

Head Teacher is responsible for developing a cohesive teaching team, coordinating the curriculum, and managing the day-to-day operational activities of the classroom.

  • Oversee and provide positive guidance to assistant teachers and floaters.
  • Use and model positive discipline techniques to ensure a safe and healthy environment.
  • Individualize curriculum and daily routines/ implement IEP goals to meet individual needs of children.
  • Ensure active supervision at all times.
  • Maintain a positive emotional attitude with children, families and other staff.
  • Mentor teaching staff.
  • Work to build positive relationships among peers/families.

Duties

  • Meet physical, social-emotional and cognitive needs of all children in the classroom.
  • Maintain the classroom in an organized, clean and appealing fashion.
  • Communicate with families and other teachers daily and document children's daily progress.
  • Conduct weekly meetings with teachers for the purposes of curriculum planning, student observations, and fostering healthy communication between teachers.
  • Supervise assistant teachers, parents/guardians and volunteers in the class.
  • Participate in ongoing evaluation of children through daily observations, collecting weekly work samples and written assessments.
  • Provide ongoing evaluation as needed to assess the developmental levels of the children.
  • Engage in internal referral process to help support children individual development needs.
  • Adhere to all state and federal requirements / standards (OEC, NAEYC.)
  • Attend and actively participate in staff trainings, meetings and agency events.

Requirements

  • Head Teacher Certification and/ or Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education.
  • 12 credits in ECE.
  • CPR certified or ability to complete training.
  • Ability to communicate fluently in written and spoken English.
  • Excellent organizational skills.
  • Computer literacy.
  • 3 to 5 years of Early Childhood Education experience.
  • Ability to lift and carry 40 lbs.
  • Ability to bend, sit on the floor for prolonged periods and get up again is required.

Job Tags

Full time,

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