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Lead Educator for Explore

2 months ago

Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States Kentwood Community Church Full time
Job Overview

Position Title: Explore & Grow Lead Teacher

Reports To: Program Director

Collaborative Team: Explore & Grow Staff

Role Summary: The Lead Teacher is tasked with designing and executing age-appropriate educational activities for children within their classroom each week. This role emphasizes the importance of fostering a secure, nurturing, and enriching environment while collaborating effectively with parents and colleagues.

Work Schedule: Full Time, 40 hours per week Classification: Hourly, non-exempt

Key Responsibilities:

  • Plan and facilitate engaging activities weekly across various subjects including science, mathematics, arts, language, music, spirituality, physical development, and cultural studies.
  • Integrate spiritual teachings, including Bible stories and scripture, into daily classroom activities.
  • Develop and submit weekly lesson plans for the Director's review prior to implementation.
  • Create and maintain a safe, nurturing, and positive educational atmosphere.
  • Uphold discipline in the classroom while treating each child with kindness, dignity, and respect, adhering to established licensing regulations.
  • Establish clear, fair, and consistent behavioral expectations as outlined in the Parent Handbook.
  • Assist children in developing conflict resolution skills through modeling and problem-solving techniques.
  • Ensure the classroom is visually appealing and conducive to learning.
  • Conduct student assessments, observations, and parent-teacher conferences.
  • Foster positive interactions with parents, children, and visitors.
  • Participate in staff meetings, parent events, and community outreach activities as requested by the Director.
  • Maintain daily attendance records, including meal counts, or delegate this task to the Classroom Assistant.
  • Share meals with children and engage in meaningful interactions.
  • Administer medication when necessary.
  • Communicate with families daily through the designated electronic platform.
  • Supervise children during outdoor play, gym activities, special events, and field trips.
  • Ensure compliance with all state regulations regarding child care and classroom management.
  • Purchase minor educational supplies for the classroom and submit receipts for reimbursement.
  • Collaborate with classroom assistants for evaluations, goal setting, and task delegation.
  • Meet regularly with the Director for performance evaluations and goal setting.
  • Attend mandatory annual training sessions, including CPR certification.

Qualifications:

  • A genuine passion for serving children and their families.
  • A committed Christian lifestyle in accordance with faith principles.
  • Minimum age requirement of 19 years.
  • Educational qualifications as mandated by the State of Michigan Department of Childcare Licensing for Lead Teacher roles.
  • Prior experience in child care settings.
  • Annual training in CPR and Blood Borne Pathogens.
  • Completion of state-required training and ongoing professional development.

Note: This document outlines typical responsibilities and is not intended to restrict Kentwood Community Church from assigning additional tasks as necessary.