Lead Teacher Job Opening

Reports to: Center Director

Status: Full Time / Non-Exempt

Summary

The Lead Teacher is responsible for providing a safe and developmentally appropriate environment for all of the children attending Little Minds Learning Center while staying in accordance with all licensing regulations, policies, and procedures.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Center/Daily Operations:

• Supervise staff and assist in The planning and implementation of curriculum;
• Preparing snack for children following USDA guidelines and each child’s dietary limitations;
• Rest periods based on individual child needs and licensing rules;
• Redirecting or initiating other measures to control behavior following LMLC policies, licensing rules, and redirection strategies;
• Changing diapers as needed following LMLC policies and licensing rules;
• Potty training with children when appropriate due to child development principals;
• Helping dressing children when needed;
• Identifying signs of emotional or developmental problems in children per child developmental principals;
• Keeping daily sheets for each child up to date and organized;
• Communicating with parents daily using the 9 different communication methods LMLC provides;
• Observing and monitoring children’s play activities;
• Organizing and participating in recreational activities;
• Sanitizing toys per LMLC and licensing policies and organize and store toys in appropriate activity areas;
• Supporting children’s emotional and social development needs per child development principals;
• Setting up conferences with parents every three months;
• Arrive to the center on time for your scheduled shift to keep mandated ratios in classrooms correctly;
• Communicate daily with all teachers in your classroom using the daily communication notebook;
• Know the specifics about each child in the classroom you are working in;
• Ensure proper hand washing procedures are followed in the classroom you are working in;
• Stay within ratio of the classroom 100% of the time;
• Adhere to the classroom schedule;
• Overall supervision of all teachers in your classroom;
• Follow and adhere to state liicensing requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Two non-credit approved courses in early childhood education; or
Two courses for credit in early childhood education or it's equivalent from an institution of higher education; or
Certificate from the Registry indicating that the person is qualified as a childcare teacher; or
An Associate degree or bachelor's degree from an institution of higher education; or
Meet the education requirements as outlined in the Registry or DHS for childcare teacher qualifications.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum of an Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood OR a Bachelor’s Degree in Education; Elementary or Early Childhood.

DESIRED EXPERIENCE:

Degree and/or certifications in Elementary and Early Childhood Development from a nationally or State Accredited Institution;
Knowledge of and ability to use Microsoft Office Programs, Internet, and Email.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Must be able to lift 40 pounds regularly
• Must be able to sit down on floor to play with children
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time
• Must be able to attend work as required

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

As a Lead Teacher you will be working in a busy and occasionally noisy environment. There can be a number of activities and situations happening at once, and you will have to supervise and provide a safe environment to all children at all times.

Our teachers create and structure their classroom experience and have the ability to manage their schedules with flexibility. To ensure that children receive the premier classroom experience, teachers are provided with a biweekly budget to purchase supplies.

All of our employees have the potential to grow and advance with us as we expand as a company. We offer staff training and development opportunities throughout the year to help further each employee’s education and personal growth as well as enhance the classroom experience.