• Summer Teacher

    National Children's Center (Washington, DC)


    SUMMER LEAD TEACHER

    P rovides classroom leadership, design and implement intervention for children enrolled in the Early Intervention Program.

    Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

    The below statements are intended to describe the general nature and scope of work being performed by this position. This is not a complete listing of all responsibilities, duties and/or skills required. Other duties may be assigned.

     

    • Provide supervision to classroom staff

    • Promote a team atmosphere in the classroom

    • Act as classroom Team Leader

    • Conduct annual assessments and other assessments as assigned.

    • Participate in the development and implementation of IFSP/IEP’s

    • Design and implement activities to meet each child’s goals and objectives

    • Ensure that written lesson plans, progress reports, data sheets, and other pertinent documentation is completed

    • Prepare and present relevant information at team meetings, parent meetings and evaluative meetings

    • Ensure that updated records are maintained for each child assigned to the classroom

    • Ensure that written and verbal communication with parent consistently occurs and is documented

    • Maintain communication and work in collaboration with

    clinical team

    • Make appropriate clinical referrals regarding materials, equipment service needs

    • Assist in the monitoring of the medical and dietary needs of each child

    • Facilitate family participation through home and center based activities

    • Participate in scheduled bus duty

    • Adhere to all program policies/procedures

    • Assist in identifying and implementing age appropriate behavior management techniques

    • Participate in staff training activities and staff development.

    • Participate in transition process when applicable

    • Other duties as assigned

    • Maintain appropriate cleanliness of room and materials including strict adherence to universal precautions

    MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES:

    • Co-manage Teacher Assistants

    • Provide feedback to be used in Performance Evaluation of the Teacher Assistants

    EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

    • An Associate’s Degree or higher from an accredited college or university in Early Childhood Education or Early Childhood Development or related field

    OR

    • A HS Diploma and one (1) year of supervised experience working with children under the age of fifteen (15) years of age minimum of one thousand classroom hours.

     

    NCC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ethnicity, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.