Lead Toddler Teacher

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

The lead preschool teacher is responsible for planning learning experiences, implementing developmentally appropriate curriculum, supervising children, communicating with parents, and providing a healthy and safe learning environment for the children that enables every child to explore and discover the world around them.

KEY ROLES (Essential Job Responsibilities):

Establish a strong educational foundation that will support lifelong learning for each child.

• Operate Blooming Minds Learning Center according to state licensing standards
• Develop and deliver interactive lesson plans through collaboration with other staff members
• Work with assistant teachers to monitor class schedule
• Facilitate children's activities, including storytelling, games, and songs
• Manage all classroom activities, including breaks, play, lessons and meals
• Adapt teaching materials and approaches to meet different learning styles and interests
• Track progress and offer documented reports to families
• Assist in building children’s developmental skills
• Establish and enforce behavior rules in the classroom
• Maintain positive relationships among children
• Offer classroom resources and tools
• Maintain classroom inventories for supplies and materials
• Train and evaluate assistant teachers.
• Establish positive and productive relationships with families and all teaching staff members.

Classroom Development and Implementation:

• Participate in establishing and maintaining a secure and healthy atmosphere for all children
• Promote positive self-esteem and independence in each child and cultivate respect for oneself and others
• Encourage positive relationships between children and adults
• Facilitate the development of healthy habits in all children
• Support healthy social, emotional, cognitive and physical growth in age-appropriate ways
• Ensure proper record keeping and reporting including lesson plans, incident reports, communication logs and other pertinent documentation

Additional responsibilities:

• Complete janitorial duties
• Comply with state, center and classroom rules and regulations
• Adhere to all sanitation guidelines and health procedures
• Consult with Director concerning classroom issues

Skills/Knowledge Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent; Associate’s Degree preferred
• 1-2 years of experience in a preschool or daycare setting
• Participate in professional development activities
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Group leadership skills, including an understanding of group dynamics
• Organizational, staff and classroom management abilities
• Mandatory CPR and First Aid Certifications

Physical and Mental Requirements:

• Be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Handle high stress situations and high noise levels
• Be able to keep up with active children for extended periods of time

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $13.20 - $14.20 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Professional development assistance

Work Location: In person