Benefits:

401(k)

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Health insurance

Evergreen Academy Preschool

Lead Teacher Job Description

NATURE OF WORK:

TYPICAL DUTIES: (Illustrative Only)

Establishes and implements behavioral guidelines for children in their classrooms

Ensures the basic needs of children are met

Ensures the health and safety of each child in the class, including adjusting the level of attention needed depending on the child's behavioral needs

Provides tools and resources for children to use and explore during learning and play activities

Adapts teaching methods and materials to meet the interests and learning styles of children

Follows social, emotional, and academic curriculums to fidelity

Develops and maintain positive relationships with children and parents

Manages classroom activities including lessons, play, breaks, and meals

Ensures that lesson plans are completed and posted each week per licensing requirements

Develops lesson plans, communicating what is needed to prepare lesson plans to Teacher’s Assistants a week in advance and ensuring the lesson plan is ready by the day before utilization and that the plan is implemented as intended.

Conducts weekly planning/update meetings with Teacher’s Assistants

Ensures that Quality First ERS, CLASS, and licensing standards are being followed

Observes and documenting developmental milestones

Ensures licensing requirements are met by coordinating and overseeing cleaning routines in the classroom, as well as ensuring that all activity areas are open and available during the school day

Helps children reach developmental milestones

Encourages children to interact with each other to develop social skills

Assists students with personal hygiene needs while teaching personal hygiene skills, including diapering and toileting

Provides appropriate supervision for children at all times

Maintains inventory system for classroom materials and supplies

Facilitates various activities for children including songs, games, and storytelling

Adheres to health/safety and sanitation procedures

Completes other duties as assigned

Assists students with special learning requirements, including disabilities

Attends faculty meetings and parent conferences

Collaborates with the Teacher’s Assistant to identify students’ issues and recommend solutions

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Considerable knowledge of:

Support services available for individuals with disabilities;

Direct support provision;

Client needs and routines;

Working knowledge of:

principles and practices of service provision and program management;

standard office practices, procedures, and equipment;

medical terminology relating to specific disabilities;

business English, spelling, and report writing.

Skill in:

evaluating program performance and identifying appropriate remedial actions;

leadership and support of direct care staff;

effective verbal and written communication.

Ability to:

comply with rules, policies and standards of care;

maintain positive working relationships with clients, coworkers, supervisors and service providers;

effectively communicate with persons with a range of disabilities;

create and maintain files and records;

follow written and verbal instructions;

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

18 years of age or older and

Must be able to obtain a fingerprint clearance card prior to starting work

Can provide documentation of one of the following:

Six months of childcare experience; and

a high school diploma or high school equivalency diploma; or

At least 12 credit hours from an accredited college or university, including at least six credit hours in early childhood, child development, or a closely-related field;

Associate or bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in early childhood, child development, or a closely-related field; or

N.A.C., C.D.A., or C.C.P. credential;