Account/Position No.:  2-44200/214140                                Level 4

Position Title:  Teacher 2 (Head Teacher)

Department:  Center for Early Childhood, Child Study Center

 

Expectations for All Employees

East Tennessee State University pursues its mission based upon core values. An employee's job performance must support and exhibit the university's core values:

PEOPLE come first, are treated with dignity and respect, and are encouraged to achieve their full potential;
RELATIONSHIPS are built on honesty, integrity and trust;
DIVERSITY of people and thought is respected;
EXCELLENCE is achieved through teamwork, leadership, creativity, and a strong work ethic;
EFFICIENCY is achieved through wise use of human and financial resources; and COMMITMENT to intellectual achievement is embraced.

Function of Position

Responsible to the Director of the Child Study Center for acting as team leader in a specific section of the center, i.e. infants, toddlers, or preschool (LIST EXACT AREA ON EACH DESCRIPTION); overseeing day-to-day operation of specific section (LIST) of the center; implementing tasks and curriculum/experiences for the children in a specific section (LIST); and performing other related duties as assigned.

Essential Functions

-Supervises other teachers and student workers in respective (LIST) area.

-Coordinates staffing patterns for teachers and student workers with assistant director.

-Develops curriculum.

-Serves as head teacher in a classroom.

-Acts as team member with center administration in regard to budget, enrollment, staffing, supplies and equipment needs.

-Acts as team member with early childhood faculty to coordinate field placements.

-Helps monitor communication in section (parents, students, staff, etc.).

-Represents section at center meetings.

Secondary Functions

-Schedules substitutes as needed.

-Gives orientation to new children/families.

-Maintains section inventory/supply needs.

-Acts as mentor.

-Coordinates daily details for section.

-Performs other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge and Abilities

-Knowledge of standards and regulations of DHS and NAEYC.

-Knowledge of child development and early childhood education.

-Ability to plan and implement developmentally appropriate programs for children.

-Ability to supervise field experiences for college students.

-Ability to communicate effectively.

Supervision Given and Received

Performs under general supervision.  Determines own methods of performing assigned work.

Minimum Qualifications

Master's degree in early childhood education required; three years experience as a lead teacher with young children in a planned program; recent experience with young children with developmental delays required; experience working in a supervisory role preferred.

 

Date:  August, 2002