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HEAD TEACHER - CHILD DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM:

Title: Head Teacher CDP
Reports To: Coordinator of Child Development Programs
Department: Child Development Program
Work Year: 219 Days per year
Classification: Certificated Management
Salary: See Certificated Management Salary Schedule
Date Approved: January 2007

DESCRIPTION OF POSITION:

The Head Teacher is the Site Supervisor of the Child Development Center (CDC) under the direction of the Child Development Coordinator and in cooperation with the Site Principal. The Head Teacher is responsible for the general management and supervision of the Child Development site according to State, District and program policies, laws, regulations and guidelines.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:

• Operate and maintain the quality and compliance of the Child Development Center according to Program, District and California Departments of Education and Social Services policies, laws, regulations, and guidelines. E1
• Provide supervision and evaluate the performance of all certificated and classified personnel assigned to the CDC. E
• Participate in the selection of new site classified and certificated staff. E
• Monitor and maintain site enrollment requirements for the General Child Care, State Preschool and Full Cost programs. E
• Provide a high level of leadership to site staff in the development, implementation and evaluation of a quality, comprehensive Child Development Program. E
• Establish and maintain open and ongoing communication with Child Development site and central support staff and elementary school site staff. E
• Develop agendas for and conduct regular site staff meetings. E
• Attend and participate in weekly Site Supervisor meetings. E
• Establish, monitor and adjust staff schedules to maintain legally mandated staff/child ratios for each age group receiving services. E
• Coordinate site participation in annual program evaluation processes and participate in the development of site and program goals and objectives. E
• Promote the professional growth of staff by participating in the development and implementation of on-site, Child Development Program and District staff development opportunities. E
• Develop, implement and plan for a parent involvement and education program that includes, but is not limited to:
• Parent Orientation
• Parent participation plan
• Parent Surveys: parent needs/interests and program satisfaction
• Parent conferences, formal and informal
• Parent/site personnel communication: bulletin board, newsletters, etc.
• Establish Parent Advisory Council and hold monthly meetings. E
• In cooperation with the Program Nurse, make and follow up on referrals for families' health and social services needs. E
• Maintain complete and accurate records and submit all required program State and District reports in a timely manner. E
• Perform related duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Appropriate California Administrative Credential.
• Three (3) years of experience in Child Development programs.
• Meet district standards for physical and mental health.
• Possess and maintain a valid California driver's license.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Preschool instructional strategies and curriculum.
• Content Standards Curriculum.

ABILITY TO:

• Interpret and apply rules and regulations relating to Child Development Programs under the State Education Code.
• Supervise and evaluate assigned personnel.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with a wide variety of groups and individuals.
• Prepare and present comprehensive, effective oral and written reports.
• Effectively advise appropriate personnel.
• Plan and organize work.
• Meet schedules and time lines.
• Report writing methods and techniques.
• Operate a computer and other office equipment as assigned.

WORKING CONDITIONS ENVIRONMENT: Office Environment

Physical Requirements: Frequency Key; None (1) Occasional - up to 25% of shift (2); Intermittently - up to 50% of shift (3); Frequently — up to 75% of shift (4)

Bend: 3

Lift/carry: (0-10 lbs) 4

Twist: 2

Lift/carry: (11-25 lbs) 3

Squat: 2

Lift/carry: (26-40 lbs) 3

Kneel: 2

Lift/carry: (41-100 lbs) 1

Climb: 2

Stand: 3

Reach above shoulder: 3

Walk: 3

Grip/Grasp 4

Sit: 3

Extend/Flex Neck: 3

Drive: 3

Use Right Hand: 4

Perform Repetitive Hand Motions: 4

Use Left Hand: 4

Keyboarding/Mouse Work: 4

Ability to See: 4

Ability to Hear: 4

THE VALLEJO CITY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER and in compliance with federal and state laws, does not discriminate in any employment practice on the basis of age, ancestry, color, marital status, medical condition, national origin, political or union affiliation, physical or mental disability, race, religion, sexual orientation or sex. The District is in compliance with ADA requirements.