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| | Job Title: | Lead Teacher | Status: | Direct Support Professional |
| | Posted: | 7/29/2010 | Full Time |
| | Job Code Number: | 90003-42.2-0730 |
| | Job Description Link: | JD Link |
| | Affiliate: | CAFS |
| | Area Location: | North Central MA |
| | Program: | Child Care Center |
| | Fitchburg |
| | Hours/Schedule: |
| | Qualifications: | Must be at least 21 years of age and meet one of the following sets of requirements for |
| | education and experience: |
| | A) High School diploma or equivalent; and |
| | 1. 12 credits in at least four categories of study except Day Care Administration |
| | including three credits in Child Growth and Development. For Infant/Toddler |
| | Lead Teacher an additional three credits in Infant and Toddler Care; |
| | 2. 36 months of work experience. |
| | B) High School diploma or equivalent; Child Development Associate (CDA) |
| | Credential in Center Based, Home Visitor, or Family Day Care setting with a preschool |
| | endorsement. |
| | 1. Three credits in category Child Growth and Development. |
| | 2. 27 month of work experience. |
| | Valid Driver’s License and ability to drive required. |
| | C) Associate’s degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field of study |
| | 1. 12 categories of study except Day Care Administration including three credits in |
| | Child Growth and Development; and two credits in Planning Programs, |
| | Curriculum or Classroom Management. |
| | 2. 18 months of work experience. |
| | D) Bachelor’s Degree in an unrelated field of study. |
| | 1. 12 credits in at least four categories of study except Day Care Administration |
| | including three credits in Child Development, and two credits in Planning Programs, |
| | Curriculum, or Classroom Management. |
| | 2. 18 months of work experience |
| | E) Bachelor’s Degree or advanced degree in Early Childhood Education, K-3, Teacher Of |
| | |
| | Young Children with Special Needs Certification from the Department of Education, or in |
| | a related field of study. |
| | 1. 12 credits in at least four categories of study except Day Care Administration |
| | including three credits in Child Development and two credits in Planning Programs, |
| | Curriculum, or Classroom Management. |
| | 2. Nine moths of work experience |
| | F) Alternative Early Childhood Training Program |
| | 1. 12 credits in at least four categories of study except Day Care Administration |
| | including three credits in Child Development, and two credits in Planning Programs, |
| | Curriculum, or Classroom Management. |
| | 2. 27 months of work experience |
| | G) Department of Education Pre K-3 Early Childhood Teacher Certificate. |
| | Red Cross First Aid Training to be completed within six moths of employment and |
| | renewed every three years thereafter. Physical Examination every two years. |
| | Annual CPR Training. Good judgment and ability to handle crisis. |
| | Description: | The Lead Teacher’s responsibilities are to: |
| | Supervise and maintain a developmentally appropriate, nurturing, and safe environment |
| | Keep written records, evaluate progress of the individual students, and communicate |
| | with |
| | the parents. Respect individualism and independence. Maintain respect from the |
| | students. Practice the agency’s Core Values of CARE. Set and Achieve positive goals |
| | Toddler Lead Teacher, Bilingual a Plus! |
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