Teachers in LCCAP early learning programs work collaboratively with a multi-disciplinary team to individualize comprehensive services for the children and families in their classrooms. Teachers also support the growth and development of Assistant Teachers and serve as their direct supervisors.

LCCAP early learning preschool programs utilize ASQ-3 and ASQ-SE 2 screening tools, and The Creative Curriculum and its' assessment method, GOLD. ChildPlus is used as our primary data system.

A variety of professional development and staff wellness supports are available to LCCAP staff.

Teacher responsibilties:
1.Implements curriculum designed to meet educational, social, and health needs and abilities of children.
2.Remains up-to-date on information that pertains to the needs of the children in the program including Head Start Performance Standards, PA Pre-K Counts Guidance, child care certification and other applicable regulations and practices.
3.Maintains strict confidentiality with respect to children, families and staff in accordance with established policies and procedures.
4.Implements education lesson plans and daily programs for children in accordance with each child's need, based on a method of observing and recording children's interests and current levels of functioning.
5.Supports social and emotional development and provides positive guidance and discipline.
6.Provides opportunities for children to develop social relationships by promoting fair play and sociability through games and group activities.
7.Maintains commitment to professionalism, continues own professional development so that decisions are based on knowledge of early childhood theories and practice.
8.Attends training as determined appropriate.
9.Shares pertinent information with Family Service Worker to ensure coordinated services that meet the needs of individual children and families.
10.Supervises and eats nutritionally prepared meals with the children as a curriculum activity, to model good nutrition and proper social skills.
11.Participates in and supports Parent and Family Engagement activities, including activity development and implementation.
12.Responsible for and supports respectful inclusion of children with all special needs into the classroom community.
13.Participates in all curricular activities.
14.Provides a stable classroom routine and environment.
15.Implements Education Service Plan through child observations, record keeping, outcome recording, child progress reports, etc.
16.Screens, observes, and assesses children as required.
17.Meets with parents, other content area staff, and community agencies on children's progress.
18.Works with other staff in providing comprehensive services for children at the center.