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Position Number: 126430 Position Title (Classification Title): Lead Teacher, Child Development 126430 Working Title: Child Development Lead Teacher Job Summary: The Lead Teacher, Child Development position is responsible for the daily operation of an assigned age group program including pedagogy, classroom management, and direction of support staff. The incumbent is responsible for providing instruction and learning activities in a classroom in accordance with all state requirements including administering the ASQ assessment. The Lead Teacher, Child Development is responsible for one or more room assignments working with child development teachers, teacher assistants, or interns and for planning, developing, and supervising the programs for the classroom and outdoor environments. Department Educ Research Ctr For Child Dev FLSA: Exempt Minimum Qualifications: Master's degree in an appropriate area of specialization; or a bachelor's degree in an appropriate area of specialization and two years of relevant experience. Position Qualifications: Completion of DCF 40 hours of mandated child care training. Using computer, copier and scanner; answering phone calls Preferred Qualifications Successful experience as an Infants and toddlers classroom teacher. Familiarity with NAEYC developmentally appropriate curricula for infant, toddler or pre-kindergarten children. Essential Functions / Job Duties:

• 60% - Coordinate and deliver a developmentally appropriate planned program of activities for children to support growth and development; prepare and post daily schedules, weekly lesson plans and classroom specific handbook for parents; plan special parents events each semester, one Center wide and one classroom; communicate with parents in positive and respectful engagement; conduct bi-annual developmental assessments of children and engage in daily observations and meet check points through the online assessment software; conduct parent conferences to review assessments, one in Fall and one in Spring; review assessment data and carry out activities for school improvement plan - (Essential)
• 30% - Attend staff meetings and annual staff professional development day; supervise all staff working with an age group; provide direction and supervision to practicum students placed in classroom; assist in the maintenance of supply inventory, equipment, and facility. - (Essential)
• 5% - Oversee Center closing one day a week. - (Essential)
• 5% - Assume other responsibilities as assigned by or in the absence of the Director or the Managing Lead Teacher. - (Essential)

Physical Demands:

• Physical Requirements: Occasional and/or light lifting required. Limited exposure to elements such as heat, cold, noise, dust, dirt, chemicals, etc., but none to the point of being disagreeable. May involve minor safety hazards where likely results would be cuts, bruises, etc.
• Impact of Deadlines: Routine deadlines. Usually sufficient lead time. Variance in work volume, seasonal, and predictable. Priorities can be anticipated. Some interruptions are present. Involves occasional exposure to demands/pressures from persons other than immediate sup.
• Standing: Daily
• Walking: Daily
• Sitting: Daily
• Reaching with hands and arms: Daily
• Climbing or balancing: Occasionally
• Stooping: Daily
• Use of hands to handle objects: Daily
• Lifting up to 10lbs: Daily
• Lifting up to 25lbs: Daily
• Lifting over 25lbs: Occasionally
• Talking as express or exchange of ideas verbally: Daily
• Hearing as perceive sound by ear: Daily
• Vision as distinguish colors & depth: Frequently

Special Requirements or Considerations of the Job:
This position requires a Child Care provider security check.

This position requires fingerprinting.

This position requires a criminal background screen.

This position requires a valid driver's license.
Number of Vacancies 1 Work Hours 8:00 am to 5:00 pm; Monday-Friday FTE 1.0 Salary Range $45,000 Pay Basis Annually Preferred Response Date: 2/23/2024 Special Instructions to Applicants: Candidates must apply online through the University of West Florida website: https://careers.uwf.edu. Applicants are required to attach a resume, cover letter and contact information for three references. An opportunity to upload these documents will be provided during the application process. For assistance, please contact Human Resources at 850-474-2694 or email jobs@uwf.edu.