Lead Teacher

What You'll Do

Essential Responsibilities and Duties

• Follow the Creative Curriculum and developmentally appropriate practices
• Maintain a safe, healthy, attractive, learning environment both inside and outside
• Maintain confidentiality of children and family information. Provide any current information to the Family Advocate as needed
• Assist in preparing and maintaining the center for licensing requirements
• Develop and implement weekly lesson plans in conjunction with the Teacher Assistant
• Plan for children’s individual interest and needs in conjunction with the Teacher Assistant
• Maintain accurate CACFP attendance and meal records
• Practice family style serving (eat meals with the children) daily
• Responsible for observing and making anecdotal notes on all children for their portfolio
• Complete developmental screenings (ASQ) and any other screenings within the first 30-45 days of a child entering the classroom
• Complete Assessments for each child three times per school year
• Conduct all required parent/teacher conference and home visits
• Report pertinent behavior to the Early Learning Director immediately
• All other job related duties

Requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or related degree
• Minimum of 18 credit hours in Child Growth and Development
• 12 months of experience in an early childhood classroom

Physical Requirements:

• Be able to lift up to 40 pounds
• Excessive climbing, walking, bending, stretching and sitting on floor with children
• Exposure to childhood illnesses and diseases
• Exposure to varying outside temperatures (heat and cold)