Lead Teacher

• KCU LEAD TEACHER JOB DESCRIPTION *

General Position Description

The Teacher is responsible for developing a cohesive teaching team, coordinating the curriculum, and managing the day-to-day operational activities of the classroom. Teachers must understand children’s cognitive, social, emotional and physical development in order to ensure a safe and stimulating classroom environment where children are actively engaged and encouraged to succeed. The Teacher must be skilled in communicating with both children and adults in order to meet the needs of the children, effectively guide teacher assistants, and resolve parental concerns.

This position reports to the Program Director and Executive Director.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and implement educational curriculum by developing classroom activities based on developmentally appropriate practices and early learning standards.
• Lead by example; encourage teaching team success through modeling and coaching.
• Plan individual and group age-appropriate activities to actively engage children and encourage social, cognitive and emotional growth.
• Maintain frequent communications with parents through informal discussions, progress reports, and parent-teacher conferences.
• Ensure all center policies and state regulations are met.
• Ensure a healthy classroom environment – including maintaining appropriate hygiene and cleanliness standards and safety and security of children.
• Supervise teacher assistants and classroom volunteers to ensure they are following planned activities, hygiene and safety standards.
• Maintain accurate records, forms and files.
• Maintain personal professional development plan to ensure continuous quality improvement.
• Engage with children during snack and meal times.
• Arrange and oversee rest times and naptimes.
• Contact parents in the event of emergency.
• Address and resolve disputes among children.
• Demonstrate tact, courtesy, tolerance and consideration for others.
• Treat each child with dignity and respect.
• Respect the privacy if children by not discussing children or their families in front of other staff and children.
• Maintain an orderly physical environment conducive to optimal growth and development with special regard to health and safety.
• Know and follow proper handwashing procedures.
• Know procedures for reporting suspected incidents of child abuse and neglect.
• Participates in monthly fire emergency drills.

Educational Requirement

• Associate’s Degree in early childhood education or related field of study with a minimum of

30 credits in ECE.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of professional child care experience.
• Strong oral and written communication skills and basic computer skills.
• High energy and the ability to work well with others (staff, children, and parents) and to foster a team environment.
• A strong understanding of child development.
• Excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of Infant/Toddler Environmental Rating Scale (ITERS-R) and Classroom

Assessment Scoring System (CLASS).

• ability to take frequent walks, use hands and fingers, handle objects, tools or controls, talk to and hear voices at many levels. May also be required to kneel, bend, squat or crawl.
• A specific vision ability will be required including the ability to see up close and up to a certain distance, to see colors, have peripheral vision and depth perception.
• Able to lift at least 50lbs

Mandatory Requirements

• TB test and physical examinations
• Drug and alcohol tests
• First Aid/CPR
• At least 21 clock hours of professional development trainings to be completed in 2 months from start of employment
• Criminal background checks (fingerprinting and Child Protection Register Check)
• Covid-19 Vaccinations
• Weekly and monthly staff meetings

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $26.09- $36.11 per hour

Lead Teacher Pay Breakout:

CDA : $26.09/ hour

Associate Degree : $30.69/ hour

Bachelors Degree or higher: $36.11/ hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

License/Certification:

• Child Development Associate Certification (Required)
• CPR Certification (Required)

Work Location: In person

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $26.09 - $36.11 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person