Lead Teacher

Job Purpose: Direct learning activities of children according to the general guidelines of developmentally appropriate practice, as well as general supervision and management of the classroom environment. 

Qualifications:

• Must be able to lift 50 pounds


• Must be capable of bending, crouching or kneeling to children's level


• Must be able to reach at and above shoulder height


• Must be capable of frequent changes of positions throughout the work shift


• Must have a minimum of a CDA certificate or working on one


• Must have appropriate patience and demeanor to work with multiple children in one setting

Knowledge of Curriculum:

•  Familiarize and understand, as well as implement the curriculum through activities based on developmentally appropriate practice


• Create and post weekly lesson plans


• Participate in staff development activities and planning meetings as required by the Director and licensing


• Plan special activities, such as field trips and parties, as appropriate and as they relate to the curriculum


• Meet check points for Brigance/know when due. 


• Keep portfolio information updated in Procare/Brigance.

Knowledge of Children:

• Assist children with feeding, toileting and personal care (tying shoes, wiping noses, etc.) as appropriate


• Ensure the safety and security of children at all times


• Be alert and make modifications to daily activities to best meet social, emotional, physical and mental needs of each child


• Maintain visual supervision of all children in your care at all times


• Understand and implement the outlined center discipline policy


• Observe and document significant individual and/or group behavior


• Document and suspected child abuse or neglect and alert Director and the childcare hotline

Parents:

• Display a friendly, welcoming attitude toward parents and families


• Communicate to parents that you are available daily to respond to questions and concerns


• Communicate both positive and troubled behaviors. Not all messages should be about negative things. 


• Be main communicator on Procare and communicate with assistant on what to input 

*This list is not all inclusive and may be modified by the Director at any time.*

Compensation:

•  $14-$17/hour, based on experience 

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