Lead Teacher (Little Eagles Learning Center)
Job Summary
The Lead Teacher serves as team leader and oversees the work of
staff in either the Little Eagles Learning Center or the NCEF Early
Childhood Development Center. Promotes the social, emotional,
moral, cognitive, language, and physical development of children.
Builds partnerships with families through mutual respect.
FGCU is building a culture of curiosity, commitment and
collaboration. We value employees who successfully work with others
and drive positive change through critical thinking and decisive
action. If you thrive in an environment of innovation,
accountability and mutual respect, you will find a good home
here.
Job Description
Typical duties may include but are not limited to:
- Supervises classroom aides, interns, and students; provides
support and guidance to student interns and undergraduate
students.
Provides training and development services to increase
workforce competence, employee engagement, or organizational
capability.
Serves as a team leader and oversees the work of staff in
assigned area.
Ensures that childcare routines are consistent with good child
development principles. Ensures the health, safety, welfare, and
accountability of children through constant supervision.
Promotes and plans indoor and outdoor activities to engage
children in a wide variety of experiences.
Provides parents with information about their child's
experiences. Fosters close partnerships with parents in an effort
to provide a unified harmonious approach to child rearing and
education.
Monitors child's progress and maintains records in all areas of
development.
Collaborates with staff in planning and assignments.
Models, conveys, and promotes high quality developmentally and
culturally appropriate practices in early care and education to
families, professionals, and the community-at-large.
Reports accidents, injuries and illnesses to parents and
supervisors. Reports suspected cases of child abuse and neglect to
authorities as a mandated reporter under state law.
Other Duties:
- Shares joint housekeeping responsibilities with other staff
members.
- Attends staff meetings, training programs and conferences
- Assists in other classrooms as needed.
- Other job-related duties as assigned.
Additional Job Description
Required Qualifications:
- This position requires an Associate Degree in Child
Development.
- Ability to obtain within six (6) months of hire required
credentials required for age group and type of early childhood
education classroom.
- Current American Red Cross CPR/AED and First Aid certification
or ability to obtain within six months of employment.
- Professional experience in a licensed child care program or
related experience including internship experiences.
- 45 clock-hour childcare training as required by the Department
of Children and Families. Training must begin within 90 days of
hire and be completed by one year.
- Experience operating a personal computer and proficient with
Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook).
- Must meet all requirements of Chapters 402 and 435 F.S.
- Any appropriate combination of relevant education, experience,
and/or certifications may be considered.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution in Early
Childhood Education or related area.
- Experience with children in a full-time licensed child care
facility or public/private school programs
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Proven ability to think strategically and approach challenges
with creativity
- Demonstrated track record of reliability, meeting goals, and
holding oneself accountable
- Strong interpersonal skills and experience working effectively
across teams
- Knowledge of all childcare licensing standards, the
accreditation standards of the NAEYC, Florida Sunrise and Sunshine
State Standards, and/or national Head Start performance
standards.
- Knowledge of or ability to learn the state regulations
governing the identification and reporting of child abuse and
neglect.
- Ability to provide supportive and caring services to all
children and families using patience, sensitivity, dignity and
respect.
- Ability to provide basic nutrition and hygiene services for
infants and young children.
- Ability to communicate effectively with children, parents,
staff, volunteers, students and visitors.
- Ability to collaborate and work effectively within the
community and willing to contribute to a team effort.
- Ability to think critically and make clear, well-reasoned and
timely decisions.
- Ability to take initiative to plan, organize, coordinate and
perform work in various situations when numerous and competing
demands are involved.
- Ability to adapt quickly to changing situations and
environments.
- Ability to assume new responsibilities and carry them out in an
effective manner.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion at all
times.
Institutional Values & Behavioral Expectation
In this role, the successful candidate will be expected to:
- Seek out new approaches to improve outcomes; remain open for
feedback and new ideas.
- Lead with integrity; consistently produce high-quality work;
persevere to overcome obstacles to meet deadlines and achieve
deliverables.
- Share information and insights thoughtfully; build partnerships
across departments; communicate respectfully; support colleagues to
achieve common goals.
FGCU is a State University System of Florida member and an Equal
Opportunity and Equal Access employer. All qualified applicants
will receive consideration for employment without regard to race,
color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or
protected veteran status.
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