Childcare Team Leader

Job Goal :

The lead teacher is responsible for the day to day operations of the child care classroom under the direction of the Master Team leader.

The team leader will oversee the interactions and learning activities within the classroom. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

Cooperating with licensing staff and other appropriate agencies in

maintaining compliance with requirements and in improving the quality of care Maintaining a physical environment, including upkeep of equipment, that conforms to OKDHS licensing standards of safety and cleanliness and that is conducive to optimal growth & development of children who attend the center and the well-being of all involved in the childcare center activities.

2. Obtaining the required training hours annually to meet the requirements by OKDHS licensing.

• Assist with the development of plans for day-to-day activities and schedules, including all aspects of children’s time at the center and is a part of the staff to child ratio.
• Responsible for assessment and constant supervision of children at all

times, to ensure safety. 5. Maintain progress records of each child’s growth and development. 6. Attend promptly to children’s personal hygiene needs.

7. Develop rapport with children, parents, and co-workers. 8. Work with parents to promote understanding of their child’s growth and development.

9. Attends staff and parent meetings and participates in these meetings. 10. Prepare meals as directed Assist with clean up duties and proper sanitation.

11. Keep all client information confidential. 12. Train and supervise staff by acting as a resource and a role model. Assists with supervision and evaluation of all personnel according to approved personnel practices and policies.

13. Assist with development and maintenance of good staff relationships. 14. Assists the Director with coordination of the center’s childcare programs to meet the needs of children served.

15. Other duties as assigned. Length of Contract : One hundred eighty-five (185) contract days. Salary commensurate with experience on the negotiated agreement of the Support Employees of Edmond (SEE).

Evaluation : Performance of this job will be evaluated by the Director or Assistant Director in accordance with the provisions of the Board's policies, state law, and the negotiated agreement with the Support Employees of Edmond (SEE).

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITES : Students QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS : To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

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.

EDUCATION AND / OR EXPERIENCE : High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED). CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS : CPR and First Aid LANGUAGE SKILLS : Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.

Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups, staff, parents, and the general public.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS : Ability to plan budgets and use the mathematical skills required to do so. Maintain accurate records and support documentation for projects under the supervision of the position.

REASONING SKILLS : Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES : Ability to use computer and computer related programs and other technologies needed to perform essential job functions.

Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, and the community.

Ability to organize and chair or facilitate committees and meetings. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form.

Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies. PHYSICAL DEMANDS : The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, and talk or hear.

The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and / or move up to 50 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and depth perception. WORK ENVIRONMENT : The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.