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High Hopes Development Center

Lead Teacher

High Hopes Development Center

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Job Summary

  • Establish and maintain professional communication with coworkers, supervisors, parents, therapists, and other agencies serving the student, communicating with their families, coworkers, and visitors in a professional, positive, consistent manner
  • Serve as an ambassador for and representative of High Hopes to families, other professionals, and the community
  • Provide a safe classroom environment conducive to learning and playing, consistent with High Hopes’ mission and philosophy
  • Continue professional growth and attend scheduled in-service and teacher meetings
  • Assist Director of Education in selecting materials for classroom, in resolving problems of students in the program, and in training new teachers, co teachers, teacher assistants and volunteers within our program, specifically those in your classroom

Job Responsibilities

  • Become familiar with students in other classrooms, in the event it is necessary to provide coverage where and when needed
  • Develop materials as needed for each child’s individual need
  • Provide appropriate physical care to the students as needed included, but not limited to diaper changes, feeding, first aid
  • Maintain daily notes on each child, providing details on each child’s day
  • Participate as a member of the interdisciplinary team to develop or maintain and Individualized Preschool Plan for each child; including assessment at least twice annually for each student; initial assessment of new students shall be done within 4 weeks of enrollment
  • Attend and participate in IFSP meetings and/or IEP/IPP meetings with representatives of other agencies, when invited  and requested by your supervisor
  • Actively participate in fundraising efforts and attend fundraisers and High Hopes events
  • Maintain current CPR certification and first aid training
  • Obtain TB testing every three years
  • Demonstrate, through actions and words, compassion, empathy, care, and respect for each student in our program, as well as all other staff members
  • Comply with HIPAA policies and procedures
  • Abide by High Hopes’ standard of conduct, as outlined in the Employee Handbook

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree, or higher, in child related field of study (Early Childhood or Special Education, preferred) or 10 or more years of preschool teaching experience 
  • Experience with young children with and without special needs
  • U.S. citizen or eligible to work in the United States
  • Hold a valid TN driver’s license 
  • Assume direct responsibility and primary care of each student in the classroom
  • Maintain an environment consistent with DOE childcare licensure rules, including safe and clean environment for children 
  • Manage your classroom by providing an appropriate example, guidance and instruction for co teacher, teacher assistants and other visitors in your classroom
  • Work with parents and applicable therapists to create an Individualized Preschool Plan (IPP), including developmentally appropriate goals for students receiving therapy services  or developmental delays
  • Maintain goal development and progress monthly for students with goals 
  • Develop lesson plans and units incorporating the needs of each child with and without special needs according to the applicable Individualized Preschool Plan and High Hopes’ curriculum guide and aligning them with TN Early Learning Developmental Standards
  • Complete all forms (included but not limited to : incident report, permission to medicate, sick child notice, etc) and maintain signatures
  • Share information and delegate responsibilities regarding student care and daily classroom chores with co teachers and teacher assistants who assume care for children in your classroom
  • Work professionally as a team with co teacher, therapist, or any other professional working with students in your care and modeling best practices 

Additional Information

Benefits

Medical Insurance Choices
• Blue Cross Blue Shield‐Network S (Select)
• Blue Cross Blue Shield‐Network P (Preferred)
• Blue Cross Blue Shield‐Consumer Driven Health Plan (CDHP) with HSA
High Hopes contributes $315 per month toward the employee’s premiums for plans S and P.
High Hopes contributes $130 per month toward the employee’s premiums for CDHP AND $25 in the employee’s HSA account. Go to www.bcbst.com for more information and to see if your provider participates.
Vision and Dental Insurance are offered with High Hopes contributing $15 a month toward employee’s dental premiums.
Supplemental Insurance is available for all employees through AFLAC and Colonial Life.
401K – High Hopes offers a 401k plan for all employee’s at least 21 years of age. High Hopes does not contribute to or match employee’s contributions. A booklet of options is available at time of hire. Employee’s may contribute:
• Before-Tax
• After-Tax Roth
• Catch-up contributions (for over age 50)

How to Apply

Send resume to Sarah Roelke at sroelke@highhopesforkids.org

Details

  • Date Posted: January 13, 2022
  • Type: Full-Time
  • Job Function: Educator
  • Service Area: Children / Youth
  • Working Hours: 40 hrs/wk