HOW YOU WILL IMPACT EDUCATION

Instruction/Education Responsibilities

• Communicate with co-teacher and other staff members on a daily basis
• Mentor and train new staff as needed
• Collaborate with other staff members to plan activities
• Lead by example in the classroom and school
• Ensure children’s safety and well-being at all times
• Participate in ongoing professional development
• Be a team player and an active, engaged member of the teaching staff
• Communicate with parents daily regarding the child’s progress and development
• Maintain a positive can-do attitude
• Maintain accreditation and state childcare standards
• Uphold company vision and mission at all times

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

• Develop and implement lesson plan activities
• Develop and implement STEM and literacy activities and concepts
• Assess and observe children on a daily basis
• Adjust learning goals for each child as needed
• Maintain a healthy and safe environment
• Collaborate with co-teacher and other staff members
• Communicate with teachers, staff and parents in a professional manner
• Classroom newsletters
• Classroom documentation
• Create and maintain classroom and children’s portfolios
• Be familiar with Early Childhood theorists and philosophies such as Piaget, Vygotsky, Reggio Amelia, Montessori and others.
• Participate in at least 25 hours of professional development per year

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• High school diploma/GED

JOB PURPOSE

As a Lead Preschool Teacher, you will foster a nurturing environment that is rich in developmentally appropriate activities that will encourage children’s curiosity and learning. We care for the whole child as an individual including their social - emotional, cognitive, and developmental needs.

Instruction/Education Responsibilities

• Communicate with co-teacher and other staff members on a daily basis
• Mentor and train new staff as needed
• Collaborate with other staff members to plan activities
• Lead by example in the classroom and school
• Ensure children’s safety and well-being at all times
• Participate in ongoing professional development
• Be a team player and an active, engaged member of the teaching staff
• Communicate with parents daily regarding the child’s progress and development
• Maintain a positive can-do attitude
• Maintain accreditation and state childcare standards
• Uphold company vision and mission at all time

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• No physical exertion required.
• Travel within or outside of state.
• Light work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force as frequently as needed to move objects