Lead Preschool Teacher

Job Summary: Plans lessons and instructs children in activities according to an approved curriculum designed to promote social, emotional, physical, and intellectual growth. Establishes and maintains a safe and healthy learning environment.

Essential Functions / Job Responsibilities:

• Prepares lesson plans based on Corporate & Frog Street Curriculum and instructs children in age-appropriate activities according to a curriculum that is consistent with the philosophy and goals of the Center and Company.


• Responsible for a classroom of 24 children with the assistance of an Assistant Teacher.


• Sets up and maintains the classroom to ensure a safe, fun, and age-appropriate learning environment.


• Takes appropriate steps to clean and sanitize classrooms, materials, and restrooms.


• Ensures the classroom is clean and ready for tours at all times. Makes the classroom available for tours for prospective families.


• Treats the children with dignity and respect, displaying friendly, enthusiastic, and caring behavior, while guiding them in a positive manner and teaching them to respect themselves and others.


• Recognizes and considers the background, special talents, and interests, style, and pace of learning of each child and provides developmentally appropriate activities.


• Establishes and maintains a safe and healthy learning environment.


• Reports any injuries or accidents to Management immediately and completes necessary forms.


• Supervises the children as required by the Center and state regulations.


• Participates with children in activities in the classroom and playgrounds appropriate.


• Plans and conducts parent conferences; provides daily written feedback to parents as appropriate.


• Partners with Center Director and/or Owner on any parent follow-up and communication.


• Maintains confidentiality of all information on children and their families.


• Reports suspected abuse or neglect as mandated by state regulations.
  


• Conduct Parent-Teacher conferences twice a year (more often as needed or requested by parent) · Meet all deadlines as required by Bright From the Start and Project Director.


• Attend Annual Professional Development Training as Required by Management


• Attends all staff meetings, training sessions, meetings and programs as requested by the Director and/or Owner.


• Commitment to complete annual state licensing training requirements


• Performs other duties as requested by the Director and/or Owner.

Skills & Abilities:

• Demonstrates integrity, honesty, and professionalism


• Knowledge and understanding of all current applicable childcare regulations


• Excellent customer service skills


• Ability to problem-solve, manage conflict


• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written


• Excellent time management skills


• Ability to work flexible schedule consistent with hours of operation, and ability to adapt hours to the needs of the business


• Proficient in basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office


• Ability to balance multiple priorities.

Qualifications:

• Must meet state licensing requirements for education and experience.


• 21 years of age or older. Exception: Lead teachers who have a valid Bachelor degree or higher teaching credential do not have to meet the minimum 21 years of age requirement.


• Must be able to meet state background check requirements.

Education required:

• Child Development Associate Certification

or

• Technical Certificate in Education

Experience required:

• Teachers must have taught for at least 6 months of the school year.


• Experience with Creative Curriculum or Frog Street a plus