Early Childhood Educator III (Lead Teacher/ECE III)
Competency-based
1
Years
38
Skills
825h
Related instructions
Classroom instruction topics
- Finite Mathematics OR Pre-Calculus Algebra
- Earth and Space Science
- Earth and Space Science Lab
- Mathematical Concepts for K-6 Teachers I
- Mathematical Concepts for K-6 Teachers II
- Introduction to Education
- Diverse Learners - Articulated Credit CHD 210
- Educational Psychology & Classroom Assessment
- Teaching With Technology
- Classroom Management
- Curriculum & Instructional Delivery
- Internship Seminar
- Internship
- Language & Literacy K-6
- Children's Literature - Articulated Credit CHD 203
- Child Growth & Development (Birth to 8 years) - Articulated Credit CHD 201
- Language Acquisition
- Literacy Practicum
- Primary Math & Science - Articulated Credit CHD 217
- Social Studies Community and Family - Articulated Credit CHD 214
- Assessment in ECE
- Inclusive Strategies
- Reading Intervention Strategies
- Integrated Program - Articulated Credit CHD 204
- Math/Science/STEM Practicum
On-the-job training
- Establishes and maintains a safe, caring, inclusive, and healthy learning environment
- Interacts with children according to their individual learning style and developmental period (from birth through age 8) with physical, cognitive, socio-emotional, and linguistic activities
- Ensures that the learning environment is culturally responsive to children from a variety of different backgrounds
- Creates anecdotal notes to guide development of activities for children and completes assessments for each child
- Takes cues from children when they are unwell or need help
- Acclimates children to the school environment so the transition between home and school is smooth
- Maintains a safe and enriching environment with differentiated materials to include all skill levels
- Complies with state licensing requirements and company policies with regard to safety (health, cleaning, sanitation)
- Makes evidence-based decisions (from assessment data and documentation) to support each child based on their developmental needs
- Plans and implements intentional, developmentally, culturally, and linguistically appropriate learning experiences
- Collaborates with other early childhood educators in the development and implementation of early learning activities and continuous improvement of early learning activities
- Creates a schedule with an age-appropriate balance of individual, small group, and whole group activities and includes scaffolding for each child to support success to attain next skill level
- Reads, understands, and follows state early learning guidelines, guidance from Head Start, public pre-k, and elementary education, and privately- owned childcare
- Plans and offers activities, purposeful play opportunities and educational programs which include key learning development areas
- Works towards planning learning activities that allow children of all backgrounds to feel included
- Offers early symbolic language with underpinnings in reading and math that is age appropriate and developmentally appropriate for each child
- Confers with other staff members to incorporate reflective supervision of children and feedback, and plan and offer opportunities for children’s growth and development
- Creates a proactive environment to encourage collaboration and conflict resolution
- Observes, documents, and assesses children’s learning and development
- Assesses and celebrates each child’s unique variations to better design curriculum and instruction to support their development and learning needs
- Observes and records work samples, including anecdotes, from children over time, including taking dictation of children’s reflections and ideas to show progress
- Uses approved assessments accurately and ethically
- Aggregates and interprets data collected on each child to plan for learning activities
- Maintains accurate and coherent records and reports, and shares information only when appropriate
- Complies with relevant federal, state, and local requirements around mandated reporting and health and safety, expectations for screening and assessment of child development, and, if applicable, supports for children with disabilities
- Develops reciprocal, culturally responsive relationships with families and communities
- Creates an environment of inclusion for all families in the classroom by ensuring multiple cultures are equally represented in all areas including books, language and posters
- Respects and values parents and/or caregivers as a member of the teaching team where their input is included in decisions related planning for each child
- Establishes and maintains collaborative relationships with co-workers and community service providers working with children
- Works in partnership with parents and/or caregivers to help them advance, recognize, and value the contributions they make to the child’s health, well-being, learning, and development
- Discusses children’s progress and plans next stages in their learning with parents and/or caregivers
- Advances and advocates for an equitable, diverse, and effective early childhood education profession
- Understands and complies with company policies about inclusivity and equity if applicable.
- Maintains confidentiality of child information
- Communicates effectively, sensitively, and confidentially with apprentices, families, and colleagues of all backgrounds
- Promotes equality of opportunity and anti-discriminatory practices
- Serves as an informed advocate for the early childhood field
- Advocates for the needs of children and their families
- Engages in reflective practice and continuous learning
- Seeks professional development specific to indicated areas of growth
- Openly receives critique and feedback from peers and supervisors, and improves own practice as appropriate
- Models and promotes compassionate behavior and plans intentional activities to build compassion and empathy in the classroom community
- Maintains effective communication in a professional manner with peers, supervisors, parents, and community
- Engages in continuing professional development and reflective practice to improve own skills, practice, and subject knowledge
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