Lead Teacher - Widener Child Development Center
Company: Widener University
Location: Chester
Posted on: April 28, 2024
Job Description:
Widener University is currently seeking a lead teacher for the
Widener Child Development Center. Reporting to the Director of the
WCDC, Alicia Vaux, the lead teacher is responsible for the planning
and implementation of high-quality instruction as well as the
supervision and management of children and the assistant teacher in
the room.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (including, but not limited to):
Essential duties:
- Read and be accountable for WCDC policies, Department of Human
Services regulations (DHS), Office of Child Development and Early
Learning (OCDEL), and Quality Rating System Standards (Keystone
Stars)
- Plan and facilitate the approved classroom curriculum to ensure
engaging, age appropriate lessons are offered to students
- Provide positive reinforcement to students and model problem
solving behavior and good communication skills. Treat all children
with dignity and respect to allow for individual
differences.
- Supervise all individuals in the room, including assistant
teacher and Widener University students, to ensure appropriate and
respectful student-teacher interactions.
- Work cooperatively with the assistant teacher to ensure he/she
takes an active role in implementing and participating in all
activities
- Collaborate with Widener University field placement students
within a classroom setting, assign roles, and provide direction as
to which activities to lead, which students to interact with,
etc.
- Maintain required ratio and total awareness of children's
safety at all times; actively supervise and manage students at all
times.
- Facilitate and maintain an environment that is safe, inviting,
interesting, and stimulating for students.
- Maintain accurate records, including but not limited to,
classroom attendance, illness and injury, and absences.
- Be accountable for leading classroom staff in emergency
policies and procedures (Fire drill, weather drills,
lockdown).
- Cultivate and maintain positive parent-teacher relationships;
communicate with families on a daily basis via Brightwheel daily
reports. Acknowledge all parents, students, and visitors when
entering and exiting the building each day.
- Take initiative in communicating with individual families via
email or phone regarding any concerns or behaviors specific to
individual students.
- Maintain written documentation and anecdotal notes of student
progress to share with families during conferences twice a year;
input data into online assessment platform Teaching Strategies
GOLD.
- Be proactive in attending and renewing all trainings according
to licensing requirements, including, but not limited to 12 hours
of childcare related trainings annually as required by DHS and
Keystone STARS
- Be proactive in managing challenging behaviors by implementing
strategies and accommodations specific to individual students-
sticker charts, behavior charts, visuals, etc.
- Maintain documentation; ABC charts, anecdotal records, and
additional; documentation as needed to address challenging
behaviors
- With director support, maintain communication with individual
student's IEP teams; collaborate with assigned therapists and
special instructors, attend IEP meetings to implement
accommodations and differentiations
Secondary responsibilities:
- Must have excellent communication skills, both oral and
written. Must be able to interpret and apply oral and written
instruction.
- Ability to work collaboratively and exchange information with
other staff and individuals from different departments on
campus.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times.
- Must be energetic and enthusiastic
- Must be self-motivated, patient, and flexible.
- Ability to work well and relate to students of all
backgrounds.
- Ability to plan and organize work independently
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (education/training and experience
required):
Required:
- Bachelor's degree in early childhood education, child
development, or the human services field. In addition, 2 years of
experience within the childcare field.
- Proficient use of computers, internet, and software programs
such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Current PA State Criminal History Report (DHS) Department of
Human Services.
- Current FBI Criminal History Report (DHS) Department of Human
Services.
- Current PA Child Abuse History Clearance (DHS) Department of
Human Services.
- Must have current Annual Physical Exam and Manitou TB Test
To be completed after hire:
- Child Abuse and Mandated Reporter training, (Act31 and Act
126)
- New Staff Orientation Better Kid Care (10 hours), Professional
Development Training (minimum of 24 hours per year).
- Professional development training: Pediatric First Aid
Certificate, Fire Safety Training, Emergency Evaluation and
Procedures
- STARS training certificate: PD Registry
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND/OR UNUSUAL HOURS:
- Must be able to fully participate in all classroom activities,
which may include but are not limited to routinely stooping,
standing, sitting on the floor, bending, kneeling, running, and
other forms of physical activity
- Routinely lift up to twenty-five (25) pounds; occasionally lift
and carry supplies, equipment, and children that weigh up to fifty
(50) pounds.
- Occasionally walking or climbing stairs; mobility between
office and other offices/buildings on campus
All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, religion,
color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability
status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Widener University is committed to fostering an inclusive community
in which faculty, staff, and students from a variety of
backgrounds, cultures, and personal experiences are welcomed and
can thrive. We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed
to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all
persons without regard to age, color, national origin, race,
religion, disability, veteran status, sex, sexual orientation,
gender identity, genetic information, or status as a protected
veteran.
Widener University, an independent, metropolitan,
doctoral-intensive university, connects curricula to social issues
through civic engagement. Dynamic teaching, active scholarship,
personal attention and experiential learning are key components of
the Widener Experience. Located in Chester, PA, Widener's main
campus is nestled between Philadelphia, PA and Wilmington, DE, with
Law Schools located in both Harrisburg and Wilmington. For more
information about the university, please visit our website at
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