The Lead Teacher / Teacher ensures execution of curriculum and ensure classroom procedures are in compliance with state licensing standards, all while maintaining Little Newtons Mission, Vision and Core Values.
| Job Responsibilities | Main Duties | Tours & Enrollment o Ensure the classroom is always tour ready by cleaning, organizing, and leading the classroom. o Greet parents and prospective students and answer any questions. Parent Engagement o Support as needed information that may be relevant for newsletters. o Use Kindertales app to share evidence of learning and updates throughout the day. o Conduct bi-yearly conferences with parents for each student. o Complete necessary paperwork, logs, reports, etc. (i.e. Incident report for biting or injury) in a timely fashion via Kindertales. Inspections and Drills o Be aware of all emergency procedures and drills. o Complete a daily crib observation check every 5 minutes (if applicable) Compliance o Ensure all training regarding allergies and medications is up to date. o Report any licensing issues immediately to ED. o Support ED with any corrective actions from licensing visits. Curriculum and Activities o Plan, supervise and implement the program and daily schedule. o Gear the program to the needs of individual children with concerns for their interests, special talents and individual style and pace of learning. o Consider individual children in relation to their cultural and socioeconomic background. o Treat children with dignity and respect. o Plan and implement appropriate early childhood education experiences with a variety of materials in the fields of art, music, literature, science, etc. o Supervise and promote activities designated to enhance the healthy emotional, social, intellectual, and physical development of each child enrolled at the center. o Supervise upkeep of all educational equipment and materials in assigned areas o Encourage development of sound nutritional practices. o Help children become aware of their roles as integral members of a group. o Be responsible for the ordered arrangement, appearance, decor, and learning environment of the classroom and its learning centers. o Plan and implement methods of establishing a positive liaison with parents. Allows any concerns to go through ED’s, while reinforcing the child by telling the parents positive things the child enjoyed that day. o Supervise all activities to ensure safety at all times. o Prepare daily attendance reports for children in assigned groups which receive assistance. o Help children establish good habits of personal hygiene, change diapers and assist with toilet training as needed. o Prepare the learning environment, set up interest centers, and prepare needed materials and supplies. o Supervise children at all times. o Lead classroom lessons and activities as assigned. o Prepare lessons and activities as assigned. o Implementation of appropriate early childhood education experiences. o Report to the Assistant Director or Executive Director any problem which may occur with the children. o Observe, record and report on the behaviors of individual children if needed. o Create relationships with parents/guardians of the children in your classroom. o Provide a space for each student’s personal belongings and clean once per week. Cleaning o Assume housekeeping responsibilities for their classroom. o Maintain a neat and organized classroom. Student Development / Behavior Plans o Maintain progress records of each child's growth and development, prepare periodic reports, and review with the Executive Directors. o Work with parents to promote understanding of their child's growth and development, encourage parent participation in school programs; attend parent group and center functions; conduct conferences upon request or at a minimum bi-annually. o Conduct parent conferences on each child's school adjustment and developmental progress. Time Entry o Punch in and out accurately based on schedule including breaks. o Ensure Overtime hours are approved by ED prior to working them. o Submit Paid Time Off requests timely. Training and Professional Development o Participate in recommended training programs, conferences, courses, and other aspects of professional growth. o Maintain current knowledge of early childhood practices. o Effectively train, supervise, and utilize classroom assistants and aides. o Meet the state required Staff In-Service Training Hours by utilizing Little Newtons Training Program in CCEI and staff meetings. o Assist in public relations events sponsored by the school. o Always maintain a professional attitude and loyalty to the school. o Participate in professional organizations that work for the improvement of early childhood education. Kitchen o Serve children following food handling guidelines. o Return all items to the kitchen after each meal. o Discard all unused food items after each meal. Laundry o Complete all laundry daily and distribute to classrooms. o Ensure all classrooms soft toys are washed once per week o Wipe down the outside and inside of all washer and dryers at least once per week o Front load washer and dryers shall remain open when not in use Playground/School Grounds o Report any equipment repairs to ED immediately. o Ensure the grounds are clean and safe. o Maintain proper playground supervision and avoid standing in one place.
| Supervisory / Span of Control | This position does not have any direct reports. | Financial Impact and Budgetary Responsibility | This position does not have any budgetary responsibilities.
| Qualifications | Education | Must possess a minimum of: o High School Diploma / GED o 16 semester credits of education or meet alternative education and experience requirements for state. o RN/LPN is qualified as a teacher for infants only.
| Certifications | CERTIFICATIONS o First Aid o CPR o Child Development Associate preferred
| Work Experience | WORK EXPERIENCE Must possess a minimum of: o 4,160 hours as assistant teacher or meet alternative education and experience requirements for state. | Knowledge | KNOWLEDGE o Must have a working knowledge of child safety requirements and first aid protocol. o Working knowledge of how to handle a group of children. o Working knowledge of childhood development. o Know-how to establish classroom structure. | Competencies | CORE COMPETENCIES Leading Self o Ensures Accountability - Holding self and others accountable to meet commitments. o Integrity - Firm adherence to strong moral principles. Leading Teams o Collaborates - Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives. Leading the Business o Cultivates Innovation - Creating new and better ways for the organization to be successful. o Customer Focus - Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions. TEACHER COMPETENCIES o Teaching Style - Creating a good learning environment and effectively managing the classroom, child behavior, and discipline. Applies a broad set of evidence-based teaching skills and strategies that are developmentally appropriate. o Child Development – Builds capability and skills of children physically, cognitively, socially, and emotionally. Understands unique developmental experiences and applies multiple contexts to support the learning process. o Family-Teacher Partnerships and Community Connections – Builds effective relationships with parents and families and leverages community resources to support student’s learning and development. o Patience - Controlling your emotions or impulses and proceeding calmly when faced with difficult or frustrating situations. o Interpersonal Savvy - Relating openly and comfortably with diverse groups of people. o Adaptability - Adapting approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations (i.e. Willing to work in other classrooms). o Self-Development - Actively seeking new ways to grow and be challenged using both formal and informal development channels. (i.e. Open to coaching and feedback) o Manages Conflict - Handing conflict situations effectively, with a minimum of noise. (i.e. Mediating conflicts between children, reducing separation anxiety, and quickly resolves parent complaints.) o Creativity - Create using imagination and original ideas.
| Working Hours / OT | o Monday – Friday according to scheduled shifts and school’s needs. o Occasional weekend paid training. o Occasional overtime if approved by ED. | Travel | No travel required unless covering for a nearby school. | Working Conditions | o Exposure to heat and cold based on location up to 1 hour / day (i.e. taking children outside) o Occasional exposure to Noisy/loud environments (i.e. children crying)
| Physical and Mental Requirements | Physical Demands | Must be able to: