Job Title: Lead Instructor, MISD Children's Center Wage/Hour Status: Non-Exempt
Reports To: Children's Center Supervisor Pay Grade: 2-Paraprofessional Scale
Dept./School: Ben Barber Career Tech Academy-Child Development LAB School Date Revised: July 11, 2005
 
Primary Purpose:
  Provides an enriched learning environment for the children and monitor their safety, health, and welfare in assigned classroom or as needed. Must be consistent and predictable in the physical and emotional care of all children. Must show competency, good judgement, and self-control in interactions with staff, young children, families, and students. Maintain professionalism and discretion at all times. Must function as the "designated person" in case of direct supervisor's absence from the center.
Qualifications:
  Education/Certification:
 

-Successful completion of an Associate's Degree in Child Development or related equivalent required
-Two years of experience as full time preschool staff in a quality child-care center working with toddlers through 5 year olds required
-Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood/Child Development or rleated equivalent preferred
  Special Knowledge/Skills:
  -Must have knowledge of age appropriate curriculum and materials for preschool children as well as proficient knowledge of technology
-Must receive first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation of children, in addition to a Food Handler certificate as required by Tarrant County Health Dept.
-Must maintain the required yearly minimum clock hours of training in child development and management training as stated in "Texas Minimum Standards for Day Care"
-Provide children learning opportunities and materials based on the NAEYC Performance Criteria
-Working knowledge of the Texas Department of Family and Protective (TDFPS) licensing guidelines for child care centers
  Experience:
  -At least one year experience in a lead supervisory position in a quality child-care center
-Experience working in a National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) accredited center preferred
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
  -Assist in creating a predictable, consistent, and harmonious environment for young children
-Supervise and nurture the intellectual, physical, and emotional well being of all children
-Assist in the direct supervision of preschool staff and providing quality leadership to ensure high standards in the daily operations based on state licensing laws
-Monitor the maintenance of facilities to ensure a clean, orderly, and safe center
-Work directly with the Children's Center Supervisor and the program staff to implement curriculum goals and objectives
Supervisory Responsibilities:
  None.
Equipment Used:
   
Working Condidtions:
  Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
  -Must have the physical ability to meet the needs of young children