Lead Teacher Preschool

2 weeks ago

Saint Rose, United States Children's Book of Knowledge Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

Position Description:

The Lead Teacher is responsible for developing a cohesive teaching team, coordinating the classroom curriculum, and managing the day-to-day operational activities of the classroom. Teachers must understand children’s cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development in order to ensure a safe and stimulating classroom environment where children are actively engaged and encouraged to succeed. The Lead Teacher must be skilled in communicating with both children and adults in order to meet the needs of the children, effectively guide assistant teachers, and appropriately respond to parental concerns. The Lead Teacher is responsible for observing and documenting children’s interests and developmental progress and implementing developmentally-appropriate activities.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Coordinate and implement educational curriculum by developing classroom activities based on developmentally-appropriate practices and early learning standards.
  • Plan individual and group age-appropriate activities to actively engage children and encourage cognitive, social, emotional, and physical growth.
  • Provide emotional and behavioral support to children by creating a positive environment that supports emotional connections between children and adults and between children and their peers.
  • Manage the classroom to support children’s development by setting clear, age-appropriate expectations for children’s behavior.
  • Provide engaged instructional support for learning as indicated by using interactions and discussions to promote higher order thinking skills and cognition.
  • Manage the cleanliness and organization of the classroom environment.
  • Coordinate and conduct developmental screenings and ongoing child assessment following center guidance.
  • Ensure all center policies and state and local regulations are met.
  • Supervise assistant teacher and classroom volunteers to ensure they are following planned activities and maintaining appropriate hygiene, cleanliness, and safety standards. 
  • Lead by example and encourage teaching team success through modeling and coaching.
  • Maintain frequent communication with parents through informal discussions, progress reports, and parent-teacher conferences.
  • Maintain accurate records, forms, and files as required by the program director.
  • Maintain a personal professional development plan to ensure continuous quality improvement.

 

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Experience: 

  • Must be at least 18 years of age.
  • Must pass the Louisiana Child Care Criminal Background Check
  • Upon hire, must participate in the Louisiana Pathways Career Development System
  • Upon hire, must annually complete 15 clock hours of continuing education, including three hours in health and safety, as identified in Louisiana Early Learning Center Licensing Regulations Bulletin 137
  • Upon hire, must obtain the Early Childhood Ancillary Certificate within the first two years of employment

 

Desired Knowledge, Skills, and Experience: 

  • Minimum of 2 years of professional child care experience
  • A strong understanding of child development
  • Excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills
  • Strong oral and written communication skills and basic computer skills
  • High energy and the ability to work well with others (staff, children, and parents) and to foster a team environment
  • Infant/Child CPR and First Aid certification

 

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