Lead Teacher
Company/Organization: Credit Union 1
Location: 1941 Abbott Rd., Anchorage
Application Dates: Current
Job Description
Did you know that our credit union first began as the Anchorage Teachers Federal Credit Union? Education is a key part our roots, and we're excited to continue that tradition by seeking a dedicated Lead Teacher to inspire young minds in our on-site Learning Center!
Our Lead Teacher manages classroom and implements curriculum in accordance with licensing and NAEYC Accreditation standards and evaluates the effectiveness of the program. Supervises and mentors in-room staff. In all dealings with the public, members and employees responsibility or ownership is taken and timely follow up is done on pending issues.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- CURRICULUM PLANNING: Designs and implements an emergent curriculum founded on Developmentally Appropriate Practice and NAEYC Accreditation standards.
- COMMUNICATION: Communicates appropriately (verbal and written) with children, parents/families, teaching and management teams.
- DAILY ACTIVITIES: Plans and facilitates developmentally appropriate learning experiences, activities and interactions that recognize age/diversity specific need/issues of customers served.
- DOCUMENTATION: Completes forms and records related to children’s development and learning experiences. Documentation includes children’s original work, photographs, anecdotal records and other appropriate recording and assessment tools.
- CLASSROOM ENVIRONMENT: Creates and maintains a safe, organized, well supplied and varied learning environment.
- HEALTH & SAFETY: Establishes and maintains a safe and healthy environment through adequate supervision of children and implementation of infection control procedures. Helps to ensure the safety of equipment and materials. Maintains a first aid kit.
- TRAINING & EDUCATION: Current infant/child CPR/first aid certification. Meets licensing requirements and NAEYC Accreditation standards for continuing education. Serves as a mentor and resource for Assistant Teachers and Teachers. Completes required yearly CU1 trainings.
- CLASSROOM OPERATIONS: Complies with licensing and NAEYC Accreditation standards while implementing Developmentally Appropriate Practice. Supervises in-room staff. Evaluates program effectiveness and makes adjustments and accommodations when appropriate.
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Meets the current standards as established for the department in the completion of all assigned duties.
- Performs other related duties as required.
IDENTIFIED COMPETENCIES:
- Completes initial and annual Competency Plan for assigned job and department.
CORE VALUES:
- Demonstrates personal and interpersonal qualities that support the mission of Credit Union 1.
ESSENTIAL JOB QUALIFICATIONS: (Any equivalent Combination of Knowledge,
Skills, Abilities, Education, and Experience)
- Education: High school diploma or GED required. AA in early childhood education required/BA in related field-negotiated.
- Experience: At least two years experience teaching in an early childhood program and a working knowledge of licensing and NAEYC Accreditation standards. Participation in a degree seeking program or internship where the major is in Education shall be credited as experience. Associates degree level program canidates shall be credited 1 year experience and Bachelor’s degree program canidates shall be credited 2 years experience.
- Licensure/Certification: Adult, Infant and Child CPR/First Aid required.
- Other Qualifications: N/A
- Attendance: Regular attendance is a requirement of this position.
- English Language: Must be able to read, write, and speak English.
- NAEYC basic membership will be purchased for employee following 6 months of employment if they do already have a membership. If they already have a membership, the renewal will be paid by the credit union if they are still employed here.
- Responsible for abiding and complying with the policy for compliance with the Bank Secrecy Act and anti-money laundering laws and regulations (BSA/AML) and the policy for compliance with office of foreign assets control laws and regulations (OFAC).
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