Supervisor/Lead Teacher

This job was posted by https://www.kansasworks.com : For more information, please see: https://www.kansasworks.com/jobs/13696541 Johnson County Community College Position: Supervisor/Lead Teacher Department: Finance & Administrative Services Type of Position: Full-time Salaried Exemption Status: Exempt Work Schedule, Hours per week: Monday-Friday 7:30am-4:00pm, 40 hours per week Opportunity for hybrid schedule: Yes Starting Salary Range: $43,702-$56,248 and determined based on relevant years of work experience provided on application and resume. Position Summary: JCCC inspires learning to transform lives and strengthen communities. This position supports this mission by working as the Classroom Supervisor/Lead Teacher in the Hiersteiner Child Development Center and reports to the HCDC Assistant Director. This role carries full responsibility for guiding and mentoring the classroom teaching team while actively planning and participating in daily classroom activities for Pre-K 4-5 year old's. Required Qualifications: - First-level leadership. - Coordinates and leads daily team activities. - Will spend most of time performing the work of those they supervise. - Assists with management decisions and activities. - Working knowledge of team function within the organization. - Required Education Qualifications: Must meet KDHE and NAEYC Lead Teacher qualifications along with 5+ years of teaching and supervisory experience in an early childhood classroom/setting. - Required certifications and pre-employment verifications: Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) Program Director Certification for Up to 100 Children, Active Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR, Health Assessment and TB Test, Child Development, Signs and Symptoms of Illness, Child Abuse and Neglect Mandated Reporting, Fingerprint Based Background Check. Position details include but are not limited to: - Child Engagement, Care, and Education: Engage and supervise children: teaching, diapering, potty training, outside time, meals, rest time, floor time, social play ("free play/work time/centers"), and group activities. Monitor child development, milestones, and behaviors; communicate concerns and coordinate referrals/IEPs/IFSPs/behavior plans. Write, review, and post weekly lesson plans following Creative Curriculum and HCDC/ KDHE/ NAEYC requirements. Rotate toys, learning materials, and shelf arrangements to maintain a developmentally appropriate environment. Plan and attend class field trips/walks and events; attend center-wide family events. Prepare for child assessments and parent/teacher conferences; generate reports and meet with parents twice per year. - Classroom Environment, Safety, and Compliance: Ensure compliance with JCCC policies, HCDC regulations, KDHE licensing, CACFP regulations, and NAEYC accreditation requirements; ensure direct reports follow them. Ensure classroom and outdoor play areas are well maintained. Assist with NAEYC classroom evidence application during renewal periods. Maintain classroom budget; purchase needed supplies; complete reporting and receipt submission. - Staff Leadership, Supervision, and Collaboration: Provide continuous supervision, coaching, and feedback to direct reports and JCCC students, feedback to the Assistant Director regarding staff, student, or visitor performance concerns. Prepare for and lead weekly teaching team meetings. Complete staff performance evaluations and lead 1:1 evaluation meetings. - Family Engagement and Communication: Develop and maintain reciprocal relationships with families: welcome packets, orientations, daily communication, greeting at arrival/departure post photos and activity updates, coordinate and attend regular parent engagement activities, and document and post daily care details and share injury reports. Write or review monthly classroom newsletters for the playground app and review staff postings for quality and consistency. - Administrative & Program Support: Assist the Assistant Director and Director with feedback, reporting, and strategic plan tracking Ensure all required postings, documentation, and compliance reports for classroom are completed accurately. Support classroom operations related to HCDC, JCCC, KDHE, CACFP, and NAEYC requirements. - Other Duties as Assigned To be considered for this position we will require an application, resume, and unofficial transcripts. Benefits Category For Full-time Employees: Health insurance with some employer paid options. Life insurance & AD&D (employer provided) Retirement plans (403(b), 457(b), and KPERS) Employer paid 8% contribution into a 403(b) no match required Paid time off (vacation, sick, personal, and floating holidays) 14 days of paid holidays Full tuition reduction for