Lead Teacher

Job Summary
We are seeking a passionate and dynamic Lead Teacher to join our educational team, dedicated to fostering an inclusive, engaging, and supportive learning environment for children with diverse needs. As a Lead Teacher, you will play a pivotal role in designing and implementing innovative curricula, managing classroom activities, and collaborating closely with families and multidisciplinary professionals. Your leadership will inspire both students and staff to achieve their full potential while ensuring compliance with educational standards and individualized education plans (IEPs). This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children with developmental disabilities and neurodiverse learners.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive lesson plans tailored to meet the unique needs of each student, incorporating curriculum development, literacy education, math, communication skills, and behavioral therapy strategies.
• Manage classroom environments effectively through positive behavior management techniques and classroom management best practices for students with disabilities.
• Collaborate with speech therapists, behavioral health specialists, occupational therapists, and other professionals to support student progress and facilitate integrated interventions.
• Conduct ongoing assessments of student development using standardized testing methods and adapt instructional modifications accordingly.
• Maintain detailed documentation including IEPs, progress reports, behavior logs, and communication records with parents to ensure transparency and compliance with special education law.
• Mentor and supervise teaching assistants or junior staff, providing guidance on instructional strategies, behavior management, and early childhood education principles.
• Engage actively in parent-teacher communication to foster strong relationships, provide updates on student achievements, and discuss individualized goals.

Qualifications

• Proven experience working with children in early childhood education or elementary school settings, particularly those with disabilities or neurodevelopmental disorders such as autism spectrum disorders.
• Strong knowledge of special education practices, including behavior management for students with developmental disabilities and instructional modifications.
• Familiarity with IEP development, implementation, and monitoring; experience working within special education law is highly desirable.
• Excellent communication skills for effective collaboration with families, colleagues, speech therapists, behavioral therapists, and other support staff.
• Demonstrated ability to develop engaging curricula that incorporate educational technology integration and literacy education techniques.
• Childcare experience combined with classroom management expertise in private or Montessori preschool environments preferred.
• Knowledge of autism spectrum disorders support strategies and early intervention methodologies.
• Ability to adapt teaching approaches based on individual student needs while maintaining a positive learning atmosphere.

Join our team as a Lead Teacher if you are committed to empowering children through innovative teaching practices, compassionate care, and collaborative teamwork! This paid role offers an enriching environment where your expertise can truly transform lives while advancing your career in special education.

Pay: $14.00 - $16.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Education:

• Associate (Required)

Experience:

• working with children: 1 year (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)

Work Location: In person