Extended Day Lead Teacher - Mid Florida Community Services

POSITION SUMMARY: Responsible for the day- to-day operation and management of the classroom. Primarystaff responsible for guiding and directing the ...

JOB STANDARDS:

Education: National CDA (Child Development Associate) with Infant/Toddler endorsement or FCCPC (Florida Child Care Professional Credential) and a Associates Degree. Must complete all required trainings as mandated by the currentversions of the Department of Children and Families Child Care Facility Handbook, the Office of Early LearningSchool Readiness Program Health and Safety Standards Handbook and other training standards adopted by the Office of Early Learning. Must obtain/maintain CPR/First Aid certification. Will complete Head Start required annual training hours.

Experience: Experience in early childhood/pre-k classroom to include knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices for children ages birth-5 years old.

Licenses & Certifications: Valid Florida driver’s license and be insurable by Company’s current carrier. Subject to Federal, State and Local legal requirements/background checks/clearance for working with children.

CRITICAL SKILLS, ABILITIES, & EXPERTISE:

Physical Requirements: These physical demands are representative of the physical requirements necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the position. Sitting, standing for long periods of time, use of fingers, arms, hands and legs and voice/talking are constant. Good eyesight (correctable) and hearing (correctable) are essential. Squatting, walking, handling, grasping, stretching/reaching, bending at the waist, driving and light lifting and/or carrying (up to 1lbs) are frequent. Pushing, pulling, kneeling, balancing, turning, feeling, medium lifting and/or carrying (up to 50lbs) are occasional. Playing with children, which may includehopping, skipping, jumping, dancing, and twisting are frequent. Must have ability to get up from a seated position on the floor or a low chair without hesitation.

Equipment: Instructional materials and supplies, playground equipment, computer, multi-line phone and other small office and equipment and vehicle.

Skills & Expertise: Ability to plan and carry out lesson plans. Ability to learn how to coordinate activities. Ability to work with children with special needs. Ability to establish effective working relationships with people, particularlyparents and children. Skill in completing work with a high degree of accuracy. Ability to arrive to work daily and ontime. Ability to work with limited direction. Knowledge of organizational methods. Ability to evaluate situations andmake prompt decisions. Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing. Ability to analyze and interpret data. Ability to use and operate a computer. Ability to maintain Mid Florida Community Services, Inc., Head Start, child and parent confidentiality. Ability to be reliable, responsible and accountable to job requirements.

ENVIRONMENTAL JOB FACTORS:

Job Location: Program sites are in Hernando and Volusia counties. Primary location for Volusia is definedwithin geographical quadrant of the county; for Hernando County, the primary location is within the county. Occasional travel to other counties.

Work Environment: While performing the responsibilities of the position, these work environment characteristics are representative of the environment the employee will encounter. Office environment and working alone and withothers frequently. Working with office equipment is frequent. Occasionally outdoors and operates a vehicle.