Lead Teacher (0-12 years)

Summary

Genesis Learning Center is looking for Team members that have a passion for Early Education and Children. Longevity, follow through, energetic, and positivity are some of the characteristics we look for in a teacher. We are a rapidly growing company that always has room for promotion. Applicants should be goal oriented, and self-motivated while motivating children. Time management skills, prioritizing, and flexibility are important to succeed in this position.

Duties

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:

Plan and carry out a daily program designed to meet the physical and developmental needs of a group of children. This person must be able to effectively supervise other staff assisting in the classroom, be sensitive to the needs of individual children and relate well to both the children and adults.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Plan, schedule and implement the daily program of appropriate developmental experiences for a classroom group of children

Provide care and protection for children

Maintain a physical environment conducive to children's growth and development and arrange to promote optimal program functioning

Consider and provide for the needs of the individual in relationship to their individual style and pace of learning

Respect the dignity and basic rights of each child

Help children learn to adapt to and cope with real-life situations; to develop appropriate habits in such activities as eating, dressing, napping and personal hygiene

Work with and refer to the Administrator/Director children with unmet special needs, as well as families with problems that affect the child in the center

Make daily observations of the health of children, reporting conditions which require attention

Hold bi-annual, more often if necessary, parent-teacher conferences and seek to involve parents in the child development program by participating in parent meetings and demonstrating an interest in the child that extends beyond the classroom

Maintain progress records on the emotional, physical, social and intellectual development of assigned children

Work with parents to solve behavior problems; arrange parent conferences as necessary and field parent's complaints

Supervise and encourage the development of assistant teachers, aids, volunteers and other childcare personnel in the classroom

Participate in staff meetings, training sessions, conferences, workshops and other career development and professional activities

Complete continuing education hours per State requirements each year

Assure that equipment and materials are accessible, appropriate and in good condition

Perform classroom related and other maintenance duties as requested

Assist with community outreach and events and other duties as assigned

Maintain a pleasant, comfortable atmosphere for staff and children

Other duties as assigned

CLASSROOM CORE STANDARDS:

Make a concerted effort toward the optimal health, safety and appearance of our students

Maintain a VIOLATION FREE classroom

Follow the daily schedule and lesson plan to ensure consistency in the classroom

Focus 75% of energy on student engagement and reinforcing positive behavior

Execute 2 activity highlights each day (am & pm)

Give students at least 2 options when presented with demands (as appropriate)

Maintain proper tone and language

Plan out transitions from one activity to the next to maintain order

Keep our classrooms neat and updated

Prepare for the next day before leaving

Communicate and connect with each parent every day

Keep our students busy and engaged

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to walk; sit and taste or smell. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 60 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Most days, employee will be working a portion of the day outside in various temperatures. 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.

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:

Must meet qualifications set forth by the Virginia Department of Social Services with any combinations of education, experience and training which provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
6-12 Months Programmatic Experience

Nice To Haves

Child Development Associate or ECE Coursework

Benefits

PTO
401 K
Paid Holidays
Health Insurance

About Us

Our mission is to provide every child with a well-rounded and positive learning experience. We endeavor to create learning environments that foster a child's spiritual, social and academic development.