Master Teacher

Organizes and provides developmentally appropriate early childhood education programs; plans and implements curriculum and education for children ranging in age from six weeks to twelve years old.

Supervises and observes teachers in classroom or other teaching settings to assess relevant skills, and recommends methods and strategies appropriate to the achievement of project goals.

Provides activities and opportunities that encourage curiosity, exploration, and problem solving appropriate to the developmental levels and learning styles of children.

Plans and prepares classroom setting; oversees safety and educational programs; supervises children in the classroom; provides a supportive environment in which children can learn and practice appropriate and acceptable individual and group behaviors.

Mentors lower-graded teachers and student employees; models expert teaching practices, and provides feedback for improving teaching and enhancing parent and student relationships.

Interacts with parents and community groups; maintains open and cooperative communication with parents and families, encouraging their involvement in the program and supporting the child's family relationships.

Writes and compiles individual assessments of each child's development; completes daily inventories, child attendance, and related reports.

Leads and functionally supervises assigned staff and students, to include work allocation, training, and problem resolution; provides performance management feedback as appropriate.

Participates in research programs concerned with improvements in early childhood teaching methods, as appropriate.

Develops and maintains systems for recording observations, organizing materials for teacher support, and assessing teacher progress.

Participates in the development and presentation of in-service educational programs pertaining to the Center; provides feedback and focused educational programs as appropriate.

Involvement with daily classroom scheduling and other administrative duties as assigned.

• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.