Head teacher job description
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Example head teacher requirements on a job description
Head teacher requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in head teacher job postings.
Sample head teacher requirements
- Master’s degree in Education
- Valid teaching certificate
- Minimum of 5 years of teaching experience
- Experience in curriculum development and implementation
- Knowledge of state and federal education regulations
Sample required head teacher soft skills
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Strong leadership abilities, including the ability to motivate and inspire others
- Collaborative mindset and ability to work effectively with a team
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to think critically
- Ability to adapt to changing situations and work in a fast-paced environment
Head teacher job description example 1
KIPP DC head teacher job description
Here's what you need to know:
We need you to ensure that our students experience achievement, growth, community, and enrichment in every single school in KIPP Miami.
Working at KIPP Miami is about being student-focused. It's about teamwork. It's about having fun and having the freedom to lead in ways that are most successful for our students.
Heads of Schools are responsible for driving student achievement and school health through the coaching, development, and management of School Leaders at the school sites they manage. Heads of Schools are also key members of the regional leadership team and help drive regional decision making to improve student achievement and growth outcomes.
We are looking to fill this role immediately, but the start date is negotiable for the right candidate. The latest possible start date for this role is January 2, 2023.
Here's what you'll be doing:
Manage School Leaders to drive results: Set school goals for a range of school health metrics with each School Leader in alignment with regional and CMO goals; use quarterly goal cycles and reflection to manage school performance.
Develop School Leaders: Observe and coach School Leaders to develop in the Leading for Learning (LFL) competencies; review data from student achievement and walkthroughs to determine high-leverage action steps; provide professional development (at LFL, in grade-based cohorts, need-based cohorts), and coordinate excellent school visits/other opportunities to develop; conduct or facilitate/review strategic planning with principals.
Develop leadership bench: Support leadership development, bench depth assessment, and regional talent planning.
Serve as a member of the regional leadership team, driving regional engagement and performance: Develop strategic initiatives that impact school success based on regional need; drive regional initiatives in collaboration with the leadership team; identify and problem solve around challenges apparent in regional results; collaborate with Teaching & Learning, KIPP Forward, and Special Education to drive results; collaborate with other departments to ensure that schools can focus on student outcomes.
Support and respond to crises: Serve as on-call support for questions and emergencies related to school management and respond to family grievances for all schools managed.
Manage and drive results through other teams as needed.
We need you to ensure that our students experience achievement, growth, community, and enrichment in every single school in KIPP Miami.
Working at KIPP Miami is about being student-focused. It's about teamwork. It's about having fun and having the freedom to lead in ways that are most successful for our students.
Heads of Schools are responsible for driving student achievement and school health through the coaching, development, and management of School Leaders at the school sites they manage. Heads of Schools are also key members of the regional leadership team and help drive regional decision making to improve student achievement and growth outcomes.
We are looking to fill this role immediately, but the start date is negotiable for the right candidate. The latest possible start date for this role is January 2, 2023.
Here's what you'll be doing:
Manage School Leaders to drive results: Set school goals for a range of school health metrics with each School Leader in alignment with regional and CMO goals; use quarterly goal cycles and reflection to manage school performance.
Develop School Leaders: Observe and coach School Leaders to develop in the Leading for Learning (LFL) competencies; review data from student achievement and walkthroughs to determine high-leverage action steps; provide professional development (at LFL, in grade-based cohorts, need-based cohorts), and coordinate excellent school visits/other opportunities to develop; conduct or facilitate/review strategic planning with principals.
Develop leadership bench: Support leadership development, bench depth assessment, and regional talent planning.
Serve as a member of the regional leadership team, driving regional engagement and performance: Develop strategic initiatives that impact school success based on regional need; drive regional initiatives in collaboration with the leadership team; identify and problem solve around challenges apparent in regional results; collaborate with Teaching & Learning, KIPP Forward, and Special Education to drive results; collaborate with other departments to ensure that schools can focus on student outcomes.
Support and respond to crises: Serve as on-call support for questions and emergencies related to school management and respond to family grievances for all schools managed.
Manage and drive results through other teams as needed.
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Head teacher job description example 2
TEAM head teacher job description
TEAM, Inc. is a state- and nationally-recognized Early Childhood provider serving 600 infant, toddler and preschool age children and families throughout Milford, the Greater Naugatuck Valley and Waterbury. With exceptional results in Head Start and NAEYC accreditation, TEAM continues to be an Early Childhood innovator in the State of Connecticut and beyond. Adopting a strengths-based approach to supporting staff and serving children and families, TEAM excels at meeting individual needs and ensuring positive outcomes.
Seeking a professional early childhood educator for the following position working with pre-school children:
HEAD TEACHER: Full-time, 40 hours/week - Waterbury
Pay Rate: $22.20/hour minimum with increase after 90 days
Responsibilities:
Implementing developmentally appropriate curriculum; coordinating classroom activities, parent conferences & home visits; maintaining Head Start standards, NAEYC accreditation, & required state/federal documentation
Professional Environment and Opportunities:
TEAM leadership is committed to ensuring the occupation of Early Childhood is viewed as a profession with an educated, well-compensated, strong workforce. TEAM is the leader in compensation when compared to other Early Childhood community providers.
- Shared teaching responsibilities; classrooms staffed with three qualified educators.
- Classroom behavioral health and special needs supported by multidisciplinary team including, Mental Health & Disability Manager, Family Support staff, and multiple contracted clinicians & field experts.
- Family Support Specialist assigned to each classroom to partner in supporting family engagement and positive family interactions and outcomes. Health & Nutrition staff work directly with teachers and families to address and oversee child medical needs and the implementation of Individual Health Plans.
- Ongoing professional development opportunities including regional & national conferences, in-service group seminars, 1:1 peer learning, and training support via the Practice-Based Coaching model.
- Staff Recognition including annual agency day, multiple staff parties, and national appreciations.
Benefits:
TEAM, Inc. offers paid time off – three weeks of vacation per year, 13 holidays, personal days, sick time, and snow days, health insurance plans, dental plans, and pension plan with an employer match of up to 6%, employer-paid life insurance, short- and long-term disability coverage, and excellent voluntary options including vision, additional life insurance (including spouse & dependent coverage), accident & critical illness insurance.
Qualifications:
The successful candidate will possess a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree with 12 credits in Early Childhood Education. Two plus years experience in an early childhood classroom preferred.
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Head teacher job description example 3
Stanford University head teacher job description
**School of Humanities and Sciences, Stanford, California, United States**
Child/Youth Education and Development
Post Date Jul 01, 2022
Requisition # 95174
Bing Nursery School is part of the School of Humanities and Sciences at Stanford University and serves as a laboratory for the Department of Psychology. The department established the school in 1949, and the current building in 1966, to serve as a site for research and training in child development. It provides high quality educational programs to over 550 young children (2-5 years) each year, their parents, students in training, research and teaching faculty, and educators worldwide.
Supervise, plan and implement educational experiences for pre-school children with a child development focus in a laboratory school setting to support faculty research and undergraduate instruction in developmental psychology and early education. Coordinate with multiple researchers and supervise, guide, mentor and grade undergraduate students.
**CORE DUTIES*:**
+ Oversee planning and implementation of curriculum projects and supervise activities performed by teachers and students; assign children/families and students to teachers; participate in hiring teachers; conduct performance evaluations.
+ Provide instruction to children; develop emerging curriculum and work with the children on short-term and long-term projects.
+ Use observation skills to record children's behavior and maintain anecdotal records.
+ Work directly with parents providing verbal updates and interpreting their children's behavior; hold formal conferences with families including initial developmental history intake and home visits.
+ Coordinate the needs of multiple researchers; assist in determining children eligible for research participation; work directly with researchers to facilitate faculty and undergraduate student research projects; help children to participate in relevant studies; help researchers develop rapport with the children.
+ Supervise, guide, and mentor undergraduate students observing or participating in the classroom; provide students with verbal and written feedback on their progress; assign grade to student for classroom activities related to their course work; demonstrate to undergraduate students the links between theory and actual classroom activity in support of the student's academic development.
+ Design, produce and display program content and the children's work; write articles for school newsletters; write articles for professional journals; present at parent seminars and at early childhood conferences; provide tours for visitors.
**MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:**
**Education & Experience:**
Master's degree in Early Childhood Education or Child Development, or related field. Supervisory training and courses. Demonstrated excellence in supervisory experience. Four years of experience teaching in the field of Early Childhood Education. Experience teaching in a laboratory school highly desirable.
**Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:**
+ Demonstrated excellence in the teaching of young children.
+ Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
+ Ability to work effectively with colleagues, parents, students, and faculty.
+ Excellent leadership skills, including coaching and developing staff.
+ Experience in and responsibility for planning, executing, and evaluating curriculum and educational experiences.
**Certifications and Licenses:**
+ Current Child Development Permit desired.
**PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS*:**
+ Constantly twist/bend/stoop/squat.
+ Frequently stand/walk, grasp lightly/fine manipulation, perform desk-based computer tasks, lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh up to 40 pounds.
+ Occasionally sit, kneel/crawl, reach/work above shoulders, grasp forcefully, use a telephone, writing by hand, sort/file paperwork or parts, scrub/sweep/mop/chop/mix.
+ Requires good visual and auditory acuity.
_*_ _Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of their job_
**WORKING CONDITIONS:**
+ Work outdoors on a regular basis, occasionally in inclement weather. Includes caring for animals and plants.
+ Work evenings and weekends.
+ May be exposed to noise > 80dB TWA, bleach, vomit, or blood.
**Why Stanford is for You**
Imagine a world without search engines or social platforms. Consider lives saved through first-ever organ transplants and research to cure illnesses. Stanford University has revolutionized the way we live and enrich the world. Supporting this mission is our diverse and dedicated 17,000 staff. We seek talent driven to impact the future of our legacy. Our culture and unique perks empower you with:
+ **Freedom to grow** . We offer career development programs, tuition reimbursement, or audit a course. Join a TedTalk, film screening, or listen to a renowned author or global leader speak.
+ **A caring culture** . We provide superb retirement plans, generous time-off, and family care resources.
+ **A healthier you.** Climb our rock wall, or choose from hundreds of health or fitness classes at our world-class exercise facilities. We also provide excellent health care benefits.
+ **Discovery and fun.** Stroll through historic sculptures, trails, and museums.
+ **Enviable resources** . Enjoy free commuter programs, ridesharing incentives, discounts and more
_The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classifications and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned._
_Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of their job._
_Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law._
Additional Information
+ **Schedule: Full-time**
+ **Job Code: 4196**
+ **Employee Status: Regular**
+ **Grade: I**
Child/Youth Education and Development
Post Date Jul 01, 2022
Requisition # 95174
Bing Nursery School is part of the School of Humanities and Sciences at Stanford University and serves as a laboratory for the Department of Psychology. The department established the school in 1949, and the current building in 1966, to serve as a site for research and training in child development. It provides high quality educational programs to over 550 young children (2-5 years) each year, their parents, students in training, research and teaching faculty, and educators worldwide.
Supervise, plan and implement educational experiences for pre-school children with a child development focus in a laboratory school setting to support faculty research and undergraduate instruction in developmental psychology and early education. Coordinate with multiple researchers and supervise, guide, mentor and grade undergraduate students.
**CORE DUTIES*:**
+ Oversee planning and implementation of curriculum projects and supervise activities performed by teachers and students; assign children/families and students to teachers; participate in hiring teachers; conduct performance evaluations.
+ Provide instruction to children; develop emerging curriculum and work with the children on short-term and long-term projects.
+ Use observation skills to record children's behavior and maintain anecdotal records.
+ Work directly with parents providing verbal updates and interpreting their children's behavior; hold formal conferences with families including initial developmental history intake and home visits.
+ Coordinate the needs of multiple researchers; assist in determining children eligible for research participation; work directly with researchers to facilitate faculty and undergraduate student research projects; help children to participate in relevant studies; help researchers develop rapport with the children.
+ Supervise, guide, and mentor undergraduate students observing or participating in the classroom; provide students with verbal and written feedback on their progress; assign grade to student for classroom activities related to their course work; demonstrate to undergraduate students the links between theory and actual classroom activity in support of the student's academic development.
+ Design, produce and display program content and the children's work; write articles for school newsletters; write articles for professional journals; present at parent seminars and at early childhood conferences; provide tours for visitors.
**MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:**
**Education & Experience:**
Master's degree in Early Childhood Education or Child Development, or related field. Supervisory training and courses. Demonstrated excellence in supervisory experience. Four years of experience teaching in the field of Early Childhood Education. Experience teaching in a laboratory school highly desirable.
**Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:**
+ Demonstrated excellence in the teaching of young children.
+ Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
+ Ability to work effectively with colleagues, parents, students, and faculty.
+ Excellent leadership skills, including coaching and developing staff.
+ Experience in and responsibility for planning, executing, and evaluating curriculum and educational experiences.
**Certifications and Licenses:**
+ Current Child Development Permit desired.
**PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS*:**
+ Constantly twist/bend/stoop/squat.
+ Frequently stand/walk, grasp lightly/fine manipulation, perform desk-based computer tasks, lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh up to 40 pounds.
+ Occasionally sit, kneel/crawl, reach/work above shoulders, grasp forcefully, use a telephone, writing by hand, sort/file paperwork or parts, scrub/sweep/mop/chop/mix.
+ Requires good visual and auditory acuity.
_*_ _Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of their job_
**WORKING CONDITIONS:**
+ Work outdoors on a regular basis, occasionally in inclement weather. Includes caring for animals and plants.
+ Work evenings and weekends.
+ May be exposed to noise > 80dB TWA, bleach, vomit, or blood.
**Why Stanford is for You**
Imagine a world without search engines or social platforms. Consider lives saved through first-ever organ transplants and research to cure illnesses. Stanford University has revolutionized the way we live and enrich the world. Supporting this mission is our diverse and dedicated 17,000 staff. We seek talent driven to impact the future of our legacy. Our culture and unique perks empower you with:
+ **Freedom to grow** . We offer career development programs, tuition reimbursement, or audit a course. Join a TedTalk, film screening, or listen to a renowned author or global leader speak.
+ **A caring culture** . We provide superb retirement plans, generous time-off, and family care resources.
+ **A healthier you.** Climb our rock wall, or choose from hundreds of health or fitness classes at our world-class exercise facilities. We also provide excellent health care benefits.
+ **Discovery and fun.** Stroll through historic sculptures, trails, and museums.
+ **Enviable resources** . Enjoy free commuter programs, ridesharing incentives, discounts and more
_The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classifications and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned._
_Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of their job._
_Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law._
Additional Information
+ **Schedule: Full-time**
+ **Job Code: 4196**
+ **Employee Status: Regular**
+ **Grade: I**
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Updated March 14, 2024
Updated March 14, 2024