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This position is responsible for supervision of Toddlers ages 19 months to 3 years old.

Under general supervision and according to specific procedures, the Lead Teacher (ECLT) is responsibility of planning and executing classroom activities, assisting in the maintenance of a safe, healthy and stimulating classroom environment, providing constant supervision of children at all times including planning time, outside play, mealtime, and nap time. This position assists in the monitoring and training of Assistant Teacher (ECAT), trainees and supportive staff. This position maintains sensitivity to children’s individuality and responds to those needs appropriately and quickly by guiding the behavior of children in positive and effective ways. This position maintains the highest level of professionalism at all times. This position encourages experimentation, exploration, problem solving, cooperation, and socialization to promote further learning and thinking. This position prepares the classroom environment and materials to support developmentally appropriate curriculum plans and learning experiences. This position assesses individual and group needs, attending to specific interests, strengths and concerns. This position coordinates with ECAT when indicated, developing a collaborative approach that benefits all children in the classroom. This position monitors for and reports child abuse. This position attends and participates in trainings and appropriate professional development activities. This position attends and participates in meetings. This position equally shares cleaning and sanitizing responsibility with ECAT. This position engages in ongoing self-assessment about job performance. This position follows State Licensing Regulation, Health Department and Fire Marshal Standards, CACFP requirements and STARS to Quality Standards for our current Level.