Preschool Head Teacher
$67,600–$70,990 year
On-siteNovato, California, United States
Job Summary
Lead preschool classroom operations by supervising children from diverse backgrounds, implementing developmentally appropriate curriculum, and maintaining a 1:4 ratio with a group of 12. Conduct annual classroom evaluations using approved tools like DRDP and ASQ, integrate findings into lesson plans, and manage child documentation including portfolios and incident reports. Engage parents through conferences, meetings, and educational materials while collaborating with the ECE Manager and team on bi-weekly staff meetings and quality coaching initiatives. Ensure a safe, hygienic environment, handle meal counts and attendance in Sis Hubbe, and complete required annual professional development and trainings. Maintain current Child Development Permit, CPR, and First Aid certifications.
Required Qualifications
- English fluency
- Teacher Permit or higher
- 24 ECE units +16 GE units
- AA in ECE/related field with 3 units supervised field experience
- BA in any field + 12 units ECE including core courses
- CPR/First Aid certification
- Fully vaccinated against COVID-19 unless granted a medical or religious exemption
- Pre-employment health exam including proof of vaccinations and TB test clearance
- Criminal record clearance or exemption from California Department of Social Services
- Maintain current Child Development Permit
- Supervise preschool children from diverse backgrounds and lead creation and implementation of developmentally appropriate activities/curriculum
- Observe and assess children's development and conduct annual classroom evaluation utilizing approved tools (DRDP, ASQ, CLASS and ERS)
- Effectively engage parents in supporting their child's development
- Serve as classroom lead in planning and implementing parent involvement activities
- Actively participate in bi-weekly ECE team meetings
- Participate in quality coaching, training and technical assistance through Marin Quality Counts
- Ensure positive and open communication with team of teachers, other Head Teachers, ECE Manager and Program Director
- Responsible for regular child documentation with support from classroom team, including evidence collection for developmental assessments, parent communication and child portfolios, incident reports, and weekly classroom newsletter
- Manage classroom attendance, meal counts, and child portfolios in Sis Hubbe database
- Complete ongoing trainings, including ServSafe food handler, Integrated Pest Management, CACFP civil rights training, mandated reporter, and others as assigned
- Maintain aesthetically pleasing, safe, and hygienic classroom environment
- Responsible for ensuring professionalism, respecting confidentiality, and following agency procedures regarding conflict resolution
- Complete 21 hours of professional development and/or academic coursework annually to maintain CA Child Development permit
- Direct employee relations to ECE Manager and Program Director and support as requested
- Work closely with other teachers to facilitate child transitions
- Supervise and interact with children, requiring full range of motion to lift, reach, squat, climb, sit, and otherwise fully participate in activities including lifting children weighing up to 35 pounds unassisted
Desired Qualifications
- Bilingual (Spanish)
- Master Teacher Permit or higher
- Familiarity with Title 22 licensing
- Prior training in CA Teaching Pyramid (willing to send to training)
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