Early Childhood Education Center Lead Associate Teacher

Function as a Lead Teacher and team member with other Children Center teachers to promote, develop, and deliver a quality early childhood education program that is in the best interests of the children, families, program and the college 

Adhere to professional and ethical standards in early childhood by exhibiting a positive and professional attitude that contributes to a productive oriented environment 

In cooperation with Associate Teacher; organize, plan and implement developmentally appropriate curriculum in an early childhood classroom 

Prepare, post and implement daily and weekly lesson plans for assigned classroom. Lesson plans should reflect documented goals and objectives for the children in the classroom 

Maintain and model an open communication network with the Associate Teacher, Director, staff and ECE program faculty to meet the needs of children, families, students and the program 

Report parent or child concerns to the Director. Report ECE student concerns to the Director and /or ECE program instructor 

Supervise ECE students completing their labs and practicums experiences in the Center, serving as a role model of developmentally appropriate early childhood practices 

Responsible for working one-on-one with ECE students completing teaching experiences in the lab school 

Utilize various assessment instruments in cooperation with the Director, ECE program, and staff to assess childrenâ??s development and learning. 

Coordinate with the ECE Associate Teacher to complete two parent teacher conferences per year, per child. 

Treat all children, students, staff and parents with dignity and respect 

Maintain confidentiality regarding children, families, students and colleagues 

Arrange and rotate classroom materials, with the assistance of the Associate Teacher, to uphold a high level of NAEYC, IQ4K and Iowa Early Learning Standards to ensure a developmentally appropriate classroom environment 

Maintain program equipment, making reports of repairs as needed to director 

Responsible for general housekeeping tasks of the center, proper use and clean-up of equipment and areas, including laundry tasks, kitchen cleanup, storing of equipment and playground 

Know, understand and abide by Department of Human Services Child Care Licensing Regulations 

Know, abide by and enforce Center, departmental, and college regulations as explained in Children Center College Student Handbook and Iowa Western Community College Administrative Procedures Manual 

Maintain accurate records of accidents and injuries and administration of medication of children 

Demonstrate punctuality in completion of requests by the Director and Early Childhood Studies Instructors 

Complete playground safety checks and monthly fire and tornado drills 

Participate in scheduled Children Center Staff development activities and staff meetings, family activities and Family Advisory Board functions 

Initiate and pursue a professional growth plan that meets the guidelines outlined in the DHS Child Care Licensing Regulations with a minimum 10 Clock Hours per year. Responsible for tracking Clock Hours 

Initiate and pursue professional growth plan that meets the CACFP regulations with a minimum of 2 Clock Hours per year