Lead Teacher Pre-K 4-5year olds

JOB DESCRIPTION

Lead Teacher in PreK Classroom

PURPOSE: The Lead Teacher in the PreK Preschool Room is responsible for making sure the room follows all state regulations and provides quality, developmentally appropriate guidance and activities for the children that prepare them for being successful in kindergarten.

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be teacher qualified for the State of Colorado, Department of Early Childhood
• Ability to communicate with a variety of people and be supportive of different families and cultures
• Ability to problem solve quickly
• Be flexible and able to shift gears and go with the flow as needed
• Ability to lift children and also get up and down from the floor
• Ability to work with the director and staff as a team player
• An abundance of creativity, enthusiasm, patience and love for children
• Ability to maintain a clean and orderly environment
• Experience and skills in parenting issues

SUPERVISION: Reports to the Director of Summit Early Learning Center

WORK WEEK: Approximately 40 hours

POSITION CLASSIFICATION: Full-time

COMPENSATION:Hourly Starting at $17-$22 depending on experience.

BENEFITS: As described in the Summit Early Learning Center Employee Handbook

• PTO
• Self-Care allowance
• Retirement
• Tuition Discount

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plan (with written documentation), prepare and implement daily activities that address all developmental areas including: gross and fine motor skills, cognitive, emotional, social and spiritual. Keep in mind the scope and sequence of developmentally appropriate activities for children who will transition to kindergarten
• Interact with the children and model loving and appropriate behaviors for children and parents
• Communicate regularly with director regarding goals for children, developmental and emotional issues, curriculum, discipline, health concerns and room maintenance concerns
• Create and maintain a room environment that is stimulating, developmentally appropriate, safe, clean, organized, and comfortable
• Supervise the arrival and dismissal of children and communicate with parents
• Oversee and be responsible for the duties of an aide if one is needed
• Maintain appropriate records on children (developmental screenings, accident reports, assessments, etc.)
• Maintain some form of regular communication with parents regarding things that are happening in the classroom, i.e., newsletter, Lillio App, etc
• Work with 9R and other area schools to facilitate a smooth transition for children to go to kindergarten
• Attend staff meetings, stay current on CPR and 1st Aide, Mandatory Reporting, Standard Precautions and have 15 hours of appropriate continuing education each calendar year
• Help facilitate our Christmas program
• Help facilitate PreK graduation

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.00 - $22.78 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Work Location: In person