Lead Teacher

Summary

The Lead Teacher is responsible for curriculum implementation and classroom management. The Lead Teacher promotes the social, physical and intellectual growth of the children under his/her care and works with the school's staff to create an environment of learning and keeps parents informed of the progress of child(ren).

Duties

Implements the company-provided curriculum, which includes communicating and interpreting, both verbally and in writing, by preparing written, age-appropriate lesson plans.
Creates age-appropriate lesson plans of each child by visually observing the development of each child and listening to the verbal feedback from each child during classroom activities.
Interacts with children and models socially-appropriate behavior on the playground and in the classroom by developing and participating in physical activities that require frequent standing, kneeling, bending, stooping and lifting to engage each child.
Conducts regular classroom observations that reflect the age-appropriate interests of children in the Lead Teacher's classroom.
Established and maintains a safe and healthy learning environment by adhering to all policies and procedures, verbally communicating to students, staff or the Director regarding potential hazards or injuries and visually ensuring face-to-name is
completed accurately and being utilized.
Communicates, both verbally or in writing, suspected child abuse or neglect to local child protective agencies as required by the law.
Provides daily, written and oral feedback to parents regarding the social and intellectual development of their child(ren).
Attends, in-person, all staff trainings and meetings that are conducted by the school director.
Treats each child with respect and dignity by recognizing and considering the unique background of each child, including children with disabilities.
Creates and maintains an intellectually stimulating and age-appropriate classroom environment through creative means, including the display of student artwork and crafts and other documentation of learning; and arranging bulletin boards.
Regularly opens and closes the assigned classroom in the morning and evening and conducts daily attendance visually and in writing.
Cleans the classroom by sweeping, sanitizing toys and surfaces, and disposing of garbage twice a day.

Requirements

Must meet state licensing requirements for education.
Must possess the ability to coach others and provide positive direction and the ability to delegate tasks to accomplish classroom objectives.
Must possess a high school diploma or its equivalent.
Must have at least two (2) year of experience in a licensed childcare center. Preferred: a degree in early childhood development, a CDA, or similar education and CPR/First Aid certification
Must be able to communicate, both verbally and in writing.

The Lead Teacher shall support other teachers and assistant teachers to accomplish classroom objectives through positive coaching and development by acting as a resource sin the school and by supporting the delivery of quality educational programming.