Duties & Responsibilities
Curriculum
Assist the head teacher in the development of programs and operational procedures which focus on child safety and the promotion of development in all areas (cognitive, language/literacy, social, emotional, fine and large motor and creative).
Participate in weekly curriculum planning sessions with other team members and implements a developmentally appropriate curriculum that meets licensing requirements and NAEYC standards.
Assist the head teacher in the development and implementation of developmental assessment tools and observe the children to evaluate their developmental patterns and adjustment to the program and its activities.
Prepare reports on the growth and development of assigned children in preparation for parent-teacher conferences.
Keep head teacher informed of the program changes, parents' concerns, supplies and equipment needs, and any problem that might arise during the head teachers absence.
Adult Supervision
In the absence of the head teacher, supervise the activities of and provide training for lower level employees (staff, student and intern).
Assist head teacher in the preparation and implementation of professional development activities for the local, state, and national child care communities.
Daily Caregiving
Provide for the physical needs of the children, such as supervising feeding, dressing, naps, and other activities.
Maintain daily communication and cooperation with parents of children, e.g., child''s mental and physical condition, changes in daily schedule, or child''s participation in activities.
Work with other team members to maintain an orderly and attractive physical environment conducive to the optimal growth and development of children.
Lab School Mission
Provide feedback to the head teacher on the performance of student interns as it relates to interactions with children and implementation of lesson plans.
Cooperate with research activities by being aware of research activities scheduled for the classroom on a daily basis and by assisting researchers develop rapport with the children in order to facilitate their willing participation.
Assist head teachers and associate director in implementing in-service and pre-service professional development activities conducted by the CDL.
Participate in regularly scheduled staff development workshops in order to meet licensing guidelines and NAEYC standards • Assume responsibilities of the head teacher as needed.
Perform other related duties as assigned.