Child Development Center Lead Teacher Pool - School Year

Reports to: Child Development Center Coordinator

Wage/Hour Status: Nonexempt

Dept./School: Fred Moore DNS

Pay Family: Auxiliary

PC Assignment: CDC Lead Teacher, FMDNS

Pay Grade: 02

PC Assignment Code: 82006

Minimum Salary: $16.35 per hour

Insight: N/A

Duty Days: 260–261 days per school year

Primary Purpose:

Support the daily operation of the Child Care Center by assisting with the planning and implementation of developmentally appropriate curriculum and activities for young children. Work collaboratively with the teaching team to promote a safe, nurturing, and engaging learning environment that supports children’s social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development. Assist with family communication and ensure health, safety, and program standards are consistently followed.

Qualifications:

Education and Certification

Minimum age of 18 years

High school diploma or equivalent

College coursework in child development, education, or a related field (preferred)

Ability to meet district health standards and physical requirements for the position

Ability to obtain and maintain First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification

Experience

Experience working in an infant, toddler, or early childhood care setting (preferred)

Knowledge and Skills

Knowledge of child growth and development and developmentally appropriate practices for children from birth through six years of age

Ability to communicate effectively and appropriately with children, parents, center staff, and the general public

Ability to demonstrate professionalism, integrity, and ethical conduct when working with students, families, and staff

Ability to learn to recognize signs and symptoms of child abuse and neglect

Ability to appropriately apply First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) techniques as required

Key Responsibilities:

Instructional Planning & Classroom Support

Collaborate with the teaching team to develop, plan, and implement a developmentally appropriate daily curriculum that supports children’s social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development.

Supervise and actively participate in group activities that promote engagement, learning, and positive social interaction.

Interact with children throughout the day to encourage participation, curiosity, and sustained interest in classroom activities.

Maintain children’s interest by regularly updating the classroom environment with books, posters, decorations, and children’s artwork.

Child Supervision, Safety, & Well-Being

Ensure the safety, supervision, and well-being of children at all times by remaining attentive to individual and group needs.

Monitor children for behavioral, emotional, or developmental concerns and respond appropriately.

Communicate behavioral concerns, incidents, or safety issues to the teaching team and center director in a timely manner.

Use developmentally appropriate guidance and discipline practices and collaborate with classroom staff and parents to ensure consistency.

Family Engagement & Communication

Develop and maintain positive, reciprocal relationships with children’s families through daily communication, parent conferences, classroom gatherings, and center-wide social events.

Communicate effectively with families regarding classroom activities, child progress, and behavioral or developmental concerns, as appropriate.

Records Management & Confidentiality

Maintain accurate and complete records, including lesson plans, daily schedules, attendance records, anecdotal notes, parent and emergency contacts, incident reports, allergy lists, medication forms, and assessments.

Safeguard all sensitive and confidential records and information to prevent intentional or unintentional disclosure.

Health, Safety, & Facility Maintenance

Maintain a clean and organized classroom and assigned areas before, during, and at the end of each day in accordance with prescribed cleaning procedures.

Comply with universal precautions and infection control guidelines to promote a healthy environment for children and staff.

Additional Responsibilities:

Adhere to all district policies, procedures, and expectations as outlined in the employee handbook and administrative regulations.

Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.

Participate in professional development, faculty/department meetings, and special events as assigned.

Perform additional duties assigned to support the mission and goals of the district and campus.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Provide day-to-day guidance and direction to assigned child development center assistant(s)

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Tools and Equipment Used: Standard classroom and nursery equipment, including toys, playground equipment, multiple-rider strollers, changing tables, and child care supplies; personal computer and printer.

Posture: Moderate standing; frequent bending, kneeling, squatting, stooping, and reaching associated with infant and early childhood care activities.

Motion: Moderate walking, climbing, lifting, balancing, and handling or moving children and classroom materials

Lifting: Regular light to moderate lifting and carrying of infants and young children, including lifting children to and from changing tables and other care areas

Environment: Work inside and outside (exposure to sun, heat, cold, and inclement weather); exposure to noise; frequent exposure to bodily fluids; work in close physical proximity to children requiring hands-on care and supervision

Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control attentiveness, and sound judgement under stress while ensuring the safety, security and well-being of children during care activities, including diapering and medication administration as authorized.

This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.