The Head Teacher at ACPC will work as a team with the Administrative Team and assistant
teachers to implement the early learning program. The team will assist in carrying out the child
care mission and values by providing high-quality child care services to children and parents.

Programming:
• Plan and execute classroom goals and activities.
• Provide appropriate positive guidance to children according to ACPC guidelines.
• Collaborate to provide a safe and nurturing environment for all children at ACPC.
• Maintain neat and orderly classrooms and common storage areas.
• Provide superior supervision of children always.
• Supervise and eat with children at mealtimes. Follow CACFP food regulations.
• Attend staff in-service meetings.
• Maintain records as assigned.
• Report any suspicions of child abuse to the HOT LINE and to the Admin Team.
• Supervise children while napping, at rest times, and other periods.
• Take initiative to be responsible for activities.
• Maintain classroom budget.
Parent and Child Relations:
• Securely maintain and store child paperwork in classroom and on ACPC networks.
• Maintain open lines of communication with families related to services, policies and
procedural changes.
• Report any concerns or problems to the ACPC Admin Team.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with a wide variety of diverse
families.
• Address family concerns as needed.
• Provide a high level of quality service to families.
• Be engaged with children during play.
Professionalism:
• Attending meetings as assigned.
• Communicate openly to all entities as needed.
• Project a positive center image in the community.

Requirements
Education & Experience:
● High-School Diploma or equivalent
● Secondary degree or certificate preferred and encouraged.
● Certification in infant, child and adult CPR, first aid, Universal Precautions, Mandatory
Reporter Training and Essentials Training.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
● Strong interpersonal skills.
● Excellent communication skills
● Excellent customer service skills
● Excellent organization and time management skills.
● Must possess a valid driver’s license and be able to obtain a Class D license.
● Basic computer literacy with knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
● Must be able to pass a criminal background check and physical examination.
● Perform other duties as assigned.

Physical Demands & Work Environment: The physical demands and work environment
characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to
successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be
made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
● Physical demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently
required to sit, stand and walk. The employee will occasionally crouch or crawl. The
employees will frequently use and talk on the telephone and use a computer and other
office equipment. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. The
employee may occasionally be required to drive a vehicle.
● Work environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently
located inside an office building. While outdoors, the employee is occasionally exposed
to weather conditions prevalent at the time.
● Ability to recognize and react calmly and effectively in hazardous or dangerous
situations.
● May provide children with assistance in dealing with issues such as personal hygiene,
medical needs, toileting, diapering and feeding.
● May be exposed to verbal outbursts, physical actions or bodily fluids as a part of the
childcare environment.