Explore and Grow Lead Teacher

Explore & Grow Lead Teacher |
Job Description

Responsible to: Program Director

Working Relationships: Explore & Grow Team

Scope of Position: The Lead Teacher plans and implements developmentally appropriate activities for the children in their classroom on a weekly basis.  He or she is also responsible for maintaining a safe, nurturing and educational environment, while working cooperatively with parents and staff.

Time Commitment:  Full Time/40 hours per week              Classification: Hourly, non-exempt

Typical Duties:          

• Oversee the planning and implementation of appropriate activities for the children each week in science, math, art, language, music, religion, motor development and multi-cultural projects.


• Incorporate worship, Bible stories, and scripture into the classroom


• Prepare and submit weekly lesson plans for review to the Director prior to posting


• Create a safe, nurturing and positive learning environment


• Maintain discipline in the classroom while treating the children with kindness, dignity and respect (abiding by the Licensing Rules for Childcare Centers)


• Set clear, fair and consistent limits for the children as outlined in the Parent Handbook


• Help the children with conflict resolution strategies through modeling skills and problem-solving skills


• Maintain appearance, décor and safe learning environment for the classroom


• Be responsible for student assessments, observations and conduct parent-teacher conferences


• Greet and engage in positive interactions with parents, children and other guests


• Attend staff meetings, parent functions, and outreach events as requested by the Director


• Take attendance daily, including meal sheets, or delegate this to the Classroom Assistant


• Eat meals together and interact with the children


• Administer medication as needed


• Communicate with families daily on the electronic app.


• Supervise the class on the playground, in the gym, at specials and on field trips.


• Ensure that all state regulations are followed pertaining to the children and the classroom.


• Purchase small teaching supplies for the classroom and submit receipts


• Meet with the classroom assistants for evaluations, goal setting, team planning and delegation of duties.


• Meet with the Director regularly for evaluation and goal setting.


• Attend required annual training and CPR.

Position Requirements:

• Must have a love and willingness to serve children and their families.


• Must be a committed Christian living a life of obedience to Christ.


• Must be 19


• Must have a high school diploma or GED


• Must have one of the following: A valid child development associate credential, monetessori credential, infant family associate credential, associate degree or higher in a field of study


• Previous Child Care Experience


• CPR, Safe Sleep, and Blood Born Pathogen Training annually


• State required training and professional development

NOTE: This document describes typical duties and responsibilities and is not intended to limit Kentwood Community Church from assigning other work as needed.