Design and implement a developmentally based curriculum for students in an assigned classroom. Oversee all aspects of classroom management, including daily scheduling, family communication, behavior management, and team communication.
Reports to: Program Director
- Assume primary responsibility for appropriate lesson planning and implementation of emergent curriculum for individual students and groups.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of classroom materials and teaching strategies.
- Participate in the ongoing development of grade level planning.
Maintain a safe and engaging classroom environment, providing a variety of age-appropriate materials and interest areas.
- Assume responsibility for classroom budget and purchasing.
- Ensure classroom materials and equipment are clean, safe, and stored appropriately.
Establish positive relationships with students, based on respect for individual learning styles, developmental stages, and temperaments.
- Provide positive guidance techniques to support children’s social, emotional, and behavioral development.
Evaluate student growth, development, and performance, preparing portfolios and collaborating with learning support staff and families.
- Assume primary responsibility for assessing each student’s growth, development, and performance.
- Prepare portfolios for students.
- Collaborate with learning support staff, administrators, and families in observing, documenting, and supporting student learning and developmental needs.
Maintain a cooperative working relationship with families/caregivers and faculty, fostering open communication and collaboration.
- Maintain a cooperative working relationship with families/caregivers and faculty.
