Childcare, Corrective Action, Develop Methodologies, Games Programming, Mathematics, Music, Nutrition, Online Training, Organizational Skills, Primary School, Recreation, Safety Equipment, Sports, Training/Teaching, Training/Teaching Curriculum, Urban Transportation
Description
This recruitment is for multiple open positions.
Child Care Lead Teacher FY 26/27 $59,988 - $72,612
Child Care Lead Teacher FY 27/28 $61,788 - $74,784
DEFINITION
Under general supervision, provide recreational and educational instruction and activities, social development, guidance and care for preschool and elementary age children by leading and assisting in the selection and coordination of a variety of activities and curriculum at a childcare site.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
Child Care Lead Teacher is the lead teacher in the classroom. Child Care Lead Teachers may also be asked to temporarily oversee a school site when a Site Coordinator is offsite. If a situation arises where a Site Supervisor is unavailable for an extended period of time a Child Care Lead Teacher with a Site Supervisor Permit will be asked to act as a temporary Site Supervisor.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED:
General supervision is provided by the Child Care Site Coordinator. Child Care Lead Teacher supervises the classrooms to which they are assigned, including Child Care Aides, Associate Teachers, Teachers, and Full-time Teachers that are assigned to their programs.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS - INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING:
- Assist in the development of a diversified program of recreational games, sports, arts, crafts, and other activities for elementary school children.
- Assist in the development of a diversified preschool curriculum of music, science, math, dramatic play, social studies, literature, and recreational activities.
- Plan and lead a variety of activities appropriate to children of various age groups.
- Participate in and evaluate the effectiveness of activities and events.
- Instruct children in the safe and proper use of supplies and equipment. Instruct children in proper health and hygiene care.
- Assist in the selection and arrangement of field trips, special events and guest speakers.
- Assist with the preparation of site nutrition program.
- Assist with developing discipline techniques and maintaining acceptable classroom behavior from participants.
- Drive/Transport children using City of Pacifica City vans.
- Participate in cleaning and maintaining the facility and equipment.
- Inspect the site and equipment for potential safety hazards; take corrective action to prevent injuries.
- Assist in monitoring site supplies.
- Assist in recording numbers for attendance and nutrition reports. Perform related duties as assigned.
- Assist Site Supervisors with the evaluation process for Childcare Aides, Associate Teachers, Teachers, and Full-time Teachers (I/II) that are assigned to their programs.
- Attend and participate in required in-service training activities.
- Assist Site Coordinator in preparing yearly State of California Desired Results reports, including managing children's portfolios, and monitoring student progress by using Desired Results Developmental Profile and designated online educational platforms.