Daycare Teacher

Lead Teacher

Job Description: Lead Teachers are responsible for providing and maintaining a nurturing and educational environment for the children in their care. Lead Teacher report to the Director/Assistant Director.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Minimum of 2 years Experience working in an early childhood setting
• Experience working with persons from diverse cultural and economic backgrounds
• Must be flexible and adaptable to meet the needs of the children and program

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

1. Supervise the creation of a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate to the

The physical, social, and emotional development of children.

2. Manage one classroom of children, including curriculum planning.

3. Perform duties as planned by the Director.

4. Implement the curriculum planned by the Director or Lead Caregiver.

5. Interact with the children in a way that conveys respect and nurturing.

6. Support the social and emotional development of children.

7. Engage in active play with children; this will often mean getting down on the floor to interact with

them.

8. Provide activities and opportunities that encourage curiosity, exploration, and problem-solving

Appropriate to the development levels of the children.

9. Assist in the selection of books, equipment, and other instructional materials appropriate for the early

Childhood program.

10. Maintain accurate and appropriate records for children in the assigned classroom.

11. Attend to the personal hygiene of each child in your care, including changing diapers or soiled clothing and washing hands.

12. Maintain a safe environment based on safety standards set by the Center and state guidelines.

13. Help other staff in preparing meals for children as required.

14. Assist in the cleaning and straightening of the childcare rooms.

15. Work cooperatively and effectively as a team member by communicating and contributing information on a continuous basis.

16. Assist in the development and facilitation of interactive parent and child literacy activities.

17. Maintain an open, friendly, and cooperative relationships with each child’s family and encourage

their involvement in the program.

18. Continue professional development by attending workshops, conferences, and other staff

development opportunities.

19. Demonstrate behavior that is professional, ethical, and responsible.

20. Supervise caregivers, volunteers, and visitors assigned to the classroom.

21. Perform other reasonable duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Director

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES.

None

Mental Demands:

Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written); ability to maintain emotional control under stress.

Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Ability to routinely lift children (if assigned to the Continuity of Care room - must be able to lift a minimum of 25 lbs. regularly), move furniture in an early childhood classroom, and sustain long hours of active work the statements describe the general requirements for this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills that may be required. Other duties may be logically assigned as appropriate.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Life insurance
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

License/Certification:

• Bachelors Degree in Early Childhood Education (Required)

Work Location: In person