Head Teacher Full Time

Supervise, assign, review and participate in the work of staff responsible for the implementation and performance of early childhood development and teaching activities; develop and implement lesson plans for children; ensure work quality and adherence to established policies and procedures and perform the more technical and complex tasks relative to assigned area of responsibility.

Job descriptions are intended to present a general list of tasks/duties performed by employees within this job classification. Job Descriptions are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.

Essential And Supplemental Functions

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Essential functions may include but are not limited to the functions listed below. Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

• Plan, prioritize, assign, supervise, review and participate in the work of staff responsible for the performance of early childhood development and teaching activities.
• Establish schedules and methods for providing child development teaching services; identify resource needs; review needs with appropriate management staff; allocate resources accordingly.
• Participate in the development of policies and procedures; monitor work activities to ensure compliance with established policies and procedures; make recommendations for changes and improvements to existing standards and procedures.
• Recommend and assist in the implementation of goals and objectives; implement approved policies and procedures.
• Perform the more technical and complex tasks of the work unit including ensuring that the assigned center is in compliance with applicable federal and state licensing standards.
• Maintain and update accurate and detailed records of student performance, progress, attendance, enrollment, injuries and other reports as required according to federal, state and local requirements; review applications for admission to program, maintain enrollment capacity and update waiting list.
• Visually examine children for potential health problems, child abuse, neglect and communicable diseases; take appropriate courses of action.
• Coordinate and schedule vision and hearing screening tests and speech therapy sessions with outside agencies; participate in food distribution activities including breakfast, lunch and afternoon snacks and record meal counts.
• Schedule and conduct parent conferences, workshops and home visits; discuss student performance and recommend a performance plan as needed.
• Ensure the general maintenance and cleanliness of assigned child development center facilities and equipment; maintain adequate level of supplies for classroom activities.
• Coordinate staff development activities; conduct staff meetings, provide early childhood education training, develop and monitor individual growth plans using the City of Albuquerque Performance Evaluation Guide (PEG) system.
• Respond to public inquiries in a courteous and professional manner; provide information within the area of assignment; resolve complaints in an efficient and timely manner in accordance with department policies.
• Serve as liaison between assigned child development center and public schools, family advocates and other community groups.
• Participate in the selection of child development teaching staff; provide or coordinate staff training; work with employees to correct deficiencies; implement discipline procedures.
• Attend and participate in professional group meetings; stay abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of child development instruction.
• Prepare analytical and statistical reports on operations and activities.

SUPPLEMENTAL FUNCTIONS:

• Participate in home visitation activities as required.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

Minimum Education, Experience And Additional Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in the following compliant degrees: early childhood education, early childhood program administration, family, infant, toddler studies, child development, early childhood special education, or early childhood multicultural education; and

Two (2) years of classroom teaching or student teaching practicum experience in an early childhood growth and development setting.

Compliant Areas or Majors are: Elementary Education or a degree in any other discipline outside of those noted above is considered related when the transcript reflects eighteen (18) passing (C or better) credit hours in (1) Early Childhood Education; (2) Early Childhood Program Administration; (3) Family, Infant Toddler Studies; (4) Child Development; (5) Early Childhood Special Education (6) Early Childhood Multicultural Education.

Additional Requirements

Possession of a valid New Mexico Driver’s License, or the ability to obtain by date of hire.

Possession of a City Operator’s Permit (COP) within six (6) months from date of hire.

Possession of a Child Development Associate (CDA) or a New Mexico Child Development Certificate (CDC) within six (6) months from date of hire.

Possession of a valid C.P.R. certificate within six (6) months from date of hire.

Possession of a valid First Aid certificate within six (6) months from date of hire.

Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred.

Working Conditions

Environmental

Classroom environment; exposure to communicable diseases and noise; visit the homes of program participants.

Physical

Essential and supplemental functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for walking, standing or sitting for prolonged periods of time; moderate or light lifting up to 50 (fifty) pounds.