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Lead Early Childhood Educator

2 months ago


Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States InsideHigherEd Full time


Lead Early Childhood Educator

The Lead Early Childhood Educator, in collaboration with their educational team, is accountable for the effective management of the classroom environment. This includes personalized planning and execution of educational activities for students, ensuring a secure and nurturing classroom atmosphere, and employing suitable behavior management techniques. This role involves supervising and guiding a group of up to 20 children aged 3 to 5 years.

Key Responsibilities:
  1. Oversee the daily organization of the classroom, including the design and implementation of the curriculum tailored to individual children's needs, tracking their development, and ensuring precise data collection (20%)
  2. Foster a supportive classroom environment by building strong relationships, setting age-appropriate expectations, and facilitating child-led learning opportunities (20%)
  3. Exemplify and promote healthy practices, safety, nutrition, and effective behavior management strategies (15%)
  4. Maintain an accurate inventory of classroom supplies and regularly sanitize the classroom and outdoor play areas (15%)
  5. Participate in mandatory training sessions and apply the learned practices, procedures, and expectations (15%)

Additional Responsibilities:
  1. Assist parents and guardians in their essential role as their child's primary educator through engaging interactions.
  2. Conduct a minimum of two parent-teacher meetings and home visits annually. Ensure that screenings, assessments, and evaluations are completed and discussed with parents (5%)
  3. Collaborate with family advocates on parent meetings, providing updates on classroom activities and training (5%)
  4. Perform other tasks as assigned by the supervisor (5%)


Qualifications and Experience:

Minimum Requirements:
  1. Associate's Degree is mandatory
  2. Experience in early childhood education is essential


Application Documents Required:
  • Resume
  • Cover letter
  • Contact details for three professional references


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