Lead Teacher

Ø Plan in writing and implement age-appropriate learning activities for children, including teacher directed and self-directed activities, considering each child’s total development

Ø Responsible for keeping parent boards updated, including but not limited to posting of daily schedule, current lesson plans, current menu, staff child ratios, field trip announcements/rosters, calendar and newsletter, and allergy list.

Ø Adhere to all state licensing and local health and safety regulations

Ø Guide and assist children toward independence in self-help and social skills

Ø Provide a safe and secure environment with consistent and appropriate supervision

Ø Supervise assistants, volunteers, and students assigned to classroom

Ø Prepare in advance educational materials required to implement the daily activity plan

Ø Supervise upkeep of all educational equipment and materials in assigned area

Ø Maintain a clean, orderly classroom with toys and materials kept in good repair and accessible to children at all times

Ø Attend staff meetings and make appropriate contributions to the meetings

Ø Observe, record, and report significant individual and group behavior

Ø Serve as an advocate for all children and families

Ø Relate positively to parents; conduct regular formal and/or informal parent/teacher conferences on each child's school adjustment, classroom behavior, and developmental progress

Ø Keep accurate and up-to-date attendance.

Ø Keep accurate and up-to-date records of children’s overall developmental growth

Ø Be flexible and willing to perform other job-related tasks as the need arises to maintain highest quality child care standards

Ø Use the time during working hours effectively and efficiently

Ø Be willing to accept supervision

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $15.00 - $23.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off

Education:

• Associate (Required)

Experience:

• Early Education: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• DCDEE Qualification Letter (Preferred)

Work Location: In person