Full Time Lead Pre-K Teacher

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum Level 2 on The Practitioner Registry or 2+ years of early childhood experience in a licensed program and/or their CDA, or BA/Associate Degree in Early Childhood Development, or preschool certification through an accredited program

• Current certification for infant, child, and adult CPR and infant choking response, and standard and pediatric first aid. CPR certification must be completed in a hands-on setting

• Complete facility overview training

• Current on the ECP Practitioner Registry

• Able to lift 45 pounds

• Able to easily maneuver up and down from the floor

• Have sufficient language skills to communicate with children and adults

• Can demonstrate they are of good moral character

• Able to demonstrate they are physically, emotionally, and mentally capable of performing the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations

TRAINING REQUIREMENTS

Annual Training

• Completion of training hours required to stay current on the ECP Practitioner Registry

• Completion of any training required by The Sunshine Academy Management

SUPERVISORS: Director

JOB OVERVIEW: The Lead Teacher is responsible for implementing developmentally appropriate curriculum (Frogstreet), providing positive classroom management, supervising assistant teachers and support staff, implementing and encouraging positive child guidance, promoting and maintaining relationships with students and families, promoting and maintaining positive employee relationships, maintaining licensing requirements, cleaning, record keeping, and ensuring safety.

JOB DUTIES

FILES, RECORDS AND DOCUMENTATION

• Name to face checks

• Fill out accident reports as needed

• Maintain cleaning records

• Fill out and send home low supply notices and Oh-No Reports

• Conduct bi-annual development and academic assessments

• Document behaviors, concerns, or delays

• Utilize Playground for documentation

SUPERVISION

• Always ensure safety protocols are implemented and followed by children and staff. Report any unsafe situations to the Director immediately

• Never leave a child unattended

• Supervise employees in the following positions: Lead Assistant Teacher, Assistant Teacher,

Classroom Support

• Ensure teacher/child ratios are always maintained

• Responsible for direct care, protection, supervision, and guidance of children through active involvement or direct/active supervision (being seen and heard)

• Ensure daily class schedules are followed to provide a consistent and balanced program for the children

• Ensure daily sanitizing of equipment and materials

• Ensure classroom space, outdoor space, and equipment usage are used effectively

• Provide feedback to the Director on possible conflicts, problems, and/or improvements to the program

CLASSROOM AND CURRICULUM

• Provide child guidance using The Sunshine Academy-approved guidance techniques

• Encourage and guide children to solve conflicts using conflict mediation techniques

• Encourage and support multi-cultural and socio-economic diversity

• Encourage and develop self-regulation and coping skills

• Voice concerns about developmental delays or behavioral issues to the Director

• Maintain a clean, neat, and orderly work environment

• Rotate center materials quarterly to meet the needs and interests of students

• Frogstreet curriculum implemented and modified to meet the needs of all students

• Plan and implement transition strategies that minimize wait times

• Curriculum posted weekly

• Montana Early Learning Standards (MELS) are met

• Update annual school supply lists

• Audit of classroom supplies

EMPLOYEE RELATIONS

• Dependable and reliable, organized, and trustworthy

• Punctual, on time, prepared, minimal call outs

• Energetic and positive

• Lead by example and ensure an environment of professionalism, moral integrity, high work ethic, respect, and diversity for the employees

• Notify the Director of special events or earned parties

• Practices ethical conduct as outlined in the NAEYC Code of Conduct

• Work with Lead Assistant Teachers to create and maintain an environment of consistency

• Support Lead Assistant and Assistant Teachers in meeting their professional needs

• Maintain an open line of communication with the Director regarding staff concerns

• Maintain employee confidentiality

• Report any employee accidents to the Director

• Addresses staff concerns directly per communication standard

PARENT/CLIENT RELATIONS

• Maintain positive parent communication

• Schedule special events (open house, Christmas Concert, Pre-K graduation, parent events)

• Weekly touch point/contact with parents

• Notify parents of accidents/incidents

• Assist with outside agencies in meeting developmental milestones

• Assist parents who have questions or concerns with their child’s care or direct them to the Director

• Maintain an open line of communication with the Director regarding all parent concerns

• Maintain child and client confidentiality

• Schedule yearly parent conferences

• Send parent messages through Playground

LICENSING REQUIREMENTS

• Proactively assure all licensing requirements are met

• Assist in performing all drills and safety requirements of The Sunshine Academy Risk Management

Policies

• Assure all Health Department requirements are met

BUILDING AND GROUNDS

• Monitor facilities for any safety issues and notify the supervisor of any hazards

• Monitor facilities for any items in need of repair or replacement and notify the Director

MISCELLANEOUS DUTIES

• Uphold all The Sunshine Academy policies and procedures

• Submit timely requested reports and information to the Director

• Assist the supervisor when needed with various projects

• Serve as an advocate for The Sunshine Academy and promote positive public relations

• Attend mandatory staff meetings

• Complete all other duties as assigned by the Director