Title: Lead Teache r - Early Childhood (PreK2-Kindergarten)
Department: School
Job Category: Faculty – Fulltime or Part-time
FLSA Status: Exempt Salaried
Salary: $45,000 to $50,000 (annually - based on years of experience)
Hours: 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (Occasional evenings and weekends – Program driven)
Reports to: School Principal (Chief Academic Officer)
Job Summary:
Is responsible for developing lesson plans and delivering group and individual student instruction within established curriculum guidelines; collaborating with other teachers, other professional staff, and administrators in addressing instructional and/or classroom issues; and responding to a wide range of inquiries from students’ parents or guardians regarding instructional program and student progress. Additionally, the position requires the teacher to maintain a class environment advantageous to learning and personal growth; to establish effective rapport with students while maintaining proper classroom management.
Education /Experience Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in child development, or early childhood education
CDA – child development associate degree
Associate degree in early childhood/child development
Minimum of 2 years classroom teaching experience as a lead teacher
will consider applicants nearing degree completion who also have classroom teaching experience
Duties/Responsibilities:
Other Functions
Performs other related duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the school.
Job Requi rements: Minimum Qualifications Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
SKILLS are required to perform multiple, highly complex, technical tasks with a need to periodically upgrade skills to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include applying assessment instruments; operating standard office equipment including using pertinent software applications; and preparing and maintaining accurate records.
KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percent, and/or ratios; read technical information, compose a variety of documents, and/or facilitate group discussions; and analyze situations to define issues and draw conclusions. Specific knowledge-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include appropriate codes, policies, regulations and/or laws; age-appropriate activities; lesson plan requirements; stages of child development; and behavioral management strategies.
ABILITY is required to schedule activities, meetings, and/or events; gather, collate, and/or classify data; and use job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others in a wide variety of circumstances; analyze data utilizing defined but different processes; and operate equipment using standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with a diversity of individuals and/or groups; work with data of varied types and/or purposes; and utilize specific, job-related equipment. Problem solving is required to analyze issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data frequently requires independent interpretation of guidelines; and problem solving with equipment is moderate. Specific ability-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include establishing and maintaining constructive relationships; adapting to changing work priorities; maintaining confidentiality; exhibiting tact and patience; and working flexible hours.
Work Environment and Physical Demands