Benefits:

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

JOB DESCRIPTION

POSITION: Lead Teacher

REPORTS TO: Educational Director

STATUS: Full-time, Exempt

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Associates degree in Early Childhood, Child Development or a related field OR Child Development Associate credential, or, 9 credits in Early Childhood, Child Development or a related field, with a plan leading to a Child Development Associate credential AND two years’ experience related to caring for children. One year of specific training and/or experience in infant or toddler care which may be demonstrated by obtaining an Infant Toddler Childcare credential.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

-Plan and implement an developmentally age appropriate curriculum for preschool -Maintain child supervision per DOH regulations -Comply with DOH regulations re: health and safety of children -Maintain positive relationships with parents, co-workers, owner, community etc. -Maintain records, produce daily child reports, child assessments, hold parent conferences -Attend weekly teacher meetings and professional development opportunities -Maintain confidentiality -Maintain and organize all Curriculum Documentation for Site -Maintain knowledge of curriculums, assess/train staff as needed -Maintain classroom checklists -Oversee Center responsibilities when Director is absent/off-site -Other duties may be developed based on program need

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Be able to lift up to a 50lb. child and carry in case of an emergency
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lb. of equipment on regular basis
• Must support and implement policies and procedures of program
• Must carry out daily operations of program as directed by the owner

REQUIREMENTS:

be fingerprinted by the Department of Investigation (DOI)

have child abuse screening done by the State Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment.

have three (3) letters of reference from most recent employers.

physical examination certificates for each member of staff.

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POSITION: Lead Teacher

REPORTS TO: Educational Director

STATUS: Full-time, Exempt

The Lead Teacher must be registered for Article 47 Health Code mandated trainings. The Lead Teacher shall participate in a training curriculum which shall include, but not be limited to, the following topics:

Preventing, recognizing signs of, and reporting injuries, infectious diseases, other illnesses and medical conditions;

First aid and CPR;

Lead poisoning prevention;

Physical activities, scheduling and conducting guided and structured physical activity;

Asthma prevention and management;

Setting up and maintaining staff and child health records including immunizations;

Growth and child development including:

Early intervention;

Early childhood education curriculum development and appropriate activity planning;

Appropriate supervision of children;

Meeting the needs of children with physical or emotional challenges;

Behavior management and discipline;

Meeting nutritional needs of young children;

Parent, staff, and volunteer, communication and orientation: roles and responsibilities;

The selection of appropriate equipment and classroom equipment;

Safety and security procedures for fire safety, emergency evacuation, playgrounds, trips and transportation.