Diki Shining Star provides a high-quality early childhood program in a safe, nurturing, and happy environment where children can develop to their greatest potential. Our little students will build skills, confidence, and a love of learning through age-appropriate activities designed to ensure that each child reaches his/her potential. Job Summary The Lead Teacher/Site Coordinator will effectively supervise, guide and coach program staff, curriculum development with staff, program licensing compliance, and ensure the Health and Safety of the children in the program. The Lead Teacher/Site Coordinator will have respectful, open and authentic communication with the families and the partnership school staff where their program is located. Duties/Responsibilities - Plan and execute enrichment and academic programs to meet the needs of the students - Manages all site operations ensuring compliance in all related areas including the Massachusetts Department of Early Education & Care (EEC) licensing procedures - Builds relationships with and among families and members to encourage their interest and involvement in the program - Proactive communication with families to minimize concerns as best as possible Assumes full responsibility of the program site - Responds to inquiries and solves problems in a timely manner - Responsible for fulfilling enrollment goals - Ensure the program environment, facilities and equipment for children are safe, clean, adequately equipped, well maintained, and attractive - Coordinates developmentally appropriate curriculum schedules and maintains MA EEC regulations - Monitors and observes the daily operation of the classroom for safety, positive interaction and productive educational activity - Oversees performance of classroom teachers and assistants; performs and prepares the employee performance evaluations on an annual basis - Addresses, monitors and documents issues, concerns and problems that may arise with students - Develops and maintains a positive and confidential relationship with the parents of every child, including thorough communication about the program and each child?s progress - Supports teachers in completing children?s evaluations - Ensure all children?s and staff files are updated based on EEC regulations - Orientates new employees using the classroom orientation packet to review policies, procedures and organization-wide rules and regulations - Responsible for communicating with classroom teachers and school administration to ensure successful partnership - Conducting monthly quality observations and checklists on classrooms and teachers to ensure the program is meeting the standards of the state and organization - Participates in required training programs, conferences, courses or other aspects of professional growth - Plans and Attends staff meetings as required - Willing to jump in and performs teacher responsibilities if needed - Support with lunch/recess duties and school support if needed - Performs other related duties as assigned Qualifications: - EEC Lead Teacher Certification - Bachelor?s degree in early childhood education or a related field - Minimum of 2 years of teaching experience - Familiarity with EEC regulations and standards - Strong interpersonal and communication skills - Passion for providing high-quality, individualized childcare