Job Description

LEAD TEACHER

Reports to the Section Coordinator or Director.  Responsible for the general supervision and management of a class of preschool children; planning and executing the educational program in accordance with the purpose and goals of Child's Day.

Qualifications

Professionally prepared as a teacher of young children, especially in the field of early childhood education and/or child development; meeting the requirements of licensing agencies and accrediting organizations.  A warm, sensitive, mature individual who relates well to children and adults.

Educational Requirement

A degree (Associates or above) in Child Development, Early Childhood Education or equivalent (60 college credits with 30 hours in ECE)

 
Skills

·      required knowledge, skills, abilities and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.

·      extensive knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices in early childhood

·      ability to develop rapport with children, parents, and co-workers

·      strong leadership qualities and skills

·      ability to develop a high-quality, age appropriate curriculum to successfully engage children and foster physical, emotional, cognitive and social development

 

·  strong group management skills with children

·      effective organizational and planning skills

·      effective interpersonal skills

·      ability to conform to an established work schedule

·      ability to communicate in a concise and effective manner

·      ability to understand and follow instructions precisely

·      ability to exercise tact, discretion and confidentiality

 

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, all the responsibilities listed in the Assistant Teacher and Associate Teacher Job Descriptions plus the following:

-     Supervise upkeep of all educational equipment    

    and materials in assigned area.

-     Maintain progress records of each child's growth and development.

-     Prepare periodic reports and Individual Development Plans, review with supervisor and parents.

-     Work with parents to promote understanding of their child's growth and development;

    encourage parent participation in school programs;  attend parent group and Center functions.

-     Conduct regular formal and/or informal parent/teacher conferences on each child's school adjustment, classroom behavior, and developmental progress.

-     Effectively train, supervise, and utilize classroom assistants and primary floaters.

-     Supervise all activities to ensure safety at all times.- Contribute to Staff In-Service Training by planning, leading, or assisting in a workshop presentation or by developing resources.

-     Conduct home visits.

Physical Requirements

Must have the ability to:

·         Lift up to 40 lbs.

·         Repetitive bending, stretching, and stooping

·         Climb up and down stairs

·         Push emergency evacuation buckets with up to 150 lbs. of weight

·         Have mobility required to ensure the safety of 

      the children

 

·         Work with children on the floor

·         Work outdoors in any variety of weather

·          Fully capable to have visual or hearing   

       capabilities consistent with Child Care  

       Licensing safety requirements

·         Perform light duty cleaning

·         Light typing and word processing

 

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