Lead Teacher vs. Assistant Director

In her article, "Building Effective Teams Through Delegation and Recognition," in the Exchange Essential: Building an Effective Team, Youthland Academy's Amanda Siderits challenges...

"Reconsider the typical organizational structure that appoints an Assistant Director and consider instead having several lead teachers.   This structure can encourage ambitious teachers who are seeking opportunities for growth or acceleration in the center.  Instead of appointing one assistant director, you can recognize several strong teachers with a prestigious job title and appropriate center responsibilities....

"The director plays the role of chief delegator, and like any good delegator, he/she must understand everyone else’s job and monitor their performance.  There are simple ways of staying on top of the lead teachers, such as requiring weekly reports and conducting weekly 20-minute meetings with the group to touch base.  It is the responsibility of the director to define what is expected of each lead teacher, provide necessary training, and follow through with consequences and rewards."

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