Teacher

JOB DESCRIPTION-LEAD TEACHER

1. Reports to the Director.

2. Responsible for planning and executing the educational program in accordance with the purpose and goals of Child’s Day.

3. Responsible for the general supervision and management of a class of preschool children.

QUALIFICATIONS

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

RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsibilities will include, but will not be limited to the following:

· Plan, supervise, and implement the program for the class in accordance with the policies and philosophy of Child’s Day.

· Gear the program to the needs of individual children with concerns for their interests, handicaps, special talents, and individual style and pace of learning.

· Consider individual children in relationship to their cultural and socioeconomic background.

· Treat children with dignity and respect.

· Plan and implement appropriate early childhood education experiences with a variety of materials in the fields of art, music, literature, science, etc.

· Supervise and promote activities designed to enhance the healthy emotional, social, intellectual, and physical development of each child enrolled at the Preschool.

· Supervise upkeep of all educational equipment and materials in assigned area.

· Eat all meals with the children and encourage development of sound nutritional practices.

· Help children to become aware of their roles as integral members of a group.

· Maintain progress records of each child’s growth and development, prepare periodic reports, and review with Director 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 Preschool functions; conduct conferences on request.

· Be responsible for the ordered arrangement, appearance, décor and learning environment of the classroom and its learning centers.

· Assume an equal share of the joint house-keeping responsibilities for their classroom.

· Attend all staff meetings. Plan and implement one staff training meeting each school year.

· Participate in recommended training programs, conferences, courses, and other aspects of professional growth, maintaining current knowledge of early childhood practice.

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

· Contribute to Staff In-Service Training Program by planning, leading, or assisting in a workshop presentation or by developing resources.

· Conduct parent conferences on each child’s school adjustment, classroom behavior, and developmental progress.

· Plan and implement methods of establishing a positive liasion with parents. Communicate frequently with parents informally, with periodic notes and verbal communication as well as a parent letter at least monthly but preferably weekly.

· Assist in public-relations events sponsored by the school.

· Supervise all activities to ensure safety at all times.

· Prepare daily attendance report for children in assigned group.

· Help children establish good habits of personal hygiene; change diapers and assist with toilet training as needed.

· Maintain a professional attitude and loyalty to the preschool at all times.

· Participate in professional organizations that work for the improvement of early childhood education.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.00 - $18.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

License/Certification:

• CPR Certification (Preferred)
• Child Development Associate Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person