JOB TITLE: NEW BEGINNINGS LEARNING CENTER LEAD TEACHER/TRAINER
SALARY LEVEL: SALARY SCHEDULE – MDSEA Schedule WW-T (195 Day Contract)
DEPARTMENT: INSTRUCTION
REPORTS TO: NEW BEGINNINGS’ DIRECTOR & DIRECTOR OF INSTRUCTION
FLSA STATUS: EXEMPT
SUMMARY:
This position, in conjunction with the Director, is responsible for implementation of the
education program for infants, toddlers, and pre-school age children. The Lead Teacher
/Trainer ensures that all regulations and mandates for federal, state and local licensing are
met, and works collaboratively with other staff and family members to achieve positive
outcomes for children of all abilities.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty
satisfactorily. Maintain Oklahoma Directors Credential, Level 10 on the Professional
Development Ladder and maintain a valid driver’s license.
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability
required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to
perform the essential functions. Must comply with DHS licensing requirements for Early
Care workers to include; Background investigation including finger printing, and reference
checks. Be knowledgeable of rules and regulations for DHS Child care facilities and attend
30 hours of on-going training per year.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
Associates of Art (AA) degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field preferred;
and 2 years of experience or working towards a Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) in Early
Childhood Education or a related field with a minimum of 9 credit hours specifically
related to early childhood education and a total of 60 hours (documented on an official
transcript) towards the BA/BS by the date of hire.
LANGUAGE SKILLS:
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance
instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers and employees of organization.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole number,
common fractions and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ration, and percent and to draw
and interpret bar graphs.
REASONING ABILITY:
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in
situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of
instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Excellent problem solving, planning, and organizational skills. Detail and multi-task
orientation with a strong desire to succeed. Must be able to cope well with stress.
Ability to work as a cooperative and supportive team member. Establishes and maintains
a reflective relationship for learning with the supervisor that is characterized by
regularity, clear expectations, mutual sharing and feedback about the challenges and
opportunities presented in the day-to day- work.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be able to physically interact with other staff and small children, including talk, hear, sit, stand, walk, use hands to finger,
handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and stoop kneel; crouch or crawl and lift and or move children and items of up to 50 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distant vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The employee will work in a classroom environment in close quarters with other staff and
small children; some time each day will be spent outside in seasonal weather conditions and
on an uneven playground area. The noise level in the work environment varies from
moderate to loud; frequent chaotic situations will occur, characteristic to working with young
children. Employee must expect exposure to strong odors such as soiled diapers and clothes.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF LEAD TEACHER/TRAINER
1. Assist in implementing Early Learning Guideline regulations in classrooms.
2. Maintain and assist in maintaining accurate attendance records, CACFP reports, and
other record keeping and reports as required. Participate in program training and staff
meetings.
3. Assist staff with preparing daily lesson plans utilizing the Early Learning Guidelines.
Supervise formal observations and assist in implementation of planned activities
based on observations.
4. Work in a team setting with all staff to determine individual needs of children
including children with disabilities or special needs.
5. Consult with appropriate consultants and staff regarding child development concerns
for all children including children with disabilities and special needs.
6. Continue professional growth by participating in ongoing education, training
programs, workshops and conferences in an effort to serve all children including
children with disabilities and special needs.
7. Participates in development of program policies, service delivery plans, and ongoing
monitoring of program quality.
8. Knowledge of and ability to implement Early Childhood curriculum and
developmentally appropriate practice for children ages 0-4.
9. All other duties as assigned by supervisors.
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