Lead Teacher
Description:
Overview:
Our Teachers bring warmth, patience, and understanding to the classroom every day, encouraging children to learn and grow.
They inspire children to be lifelong learners using our nationally recognized curriculum that promotes social, physical, verbal, and cognitive development.
Our Teachers are committed to making their center successful and know that creating meaningful relationships with children, families, and their team plays a crucial role in that success.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Meet the requirements. DCF 45 Clock Hours, or a CDA or an AA in Early Childhood.
Applicants must be personable, reliable and child-oriented.
Proven ability to work effectively and professionally with children, families, and adult staff.
Demonstrated skills in effective communication, both written and verbal.
First Aid and CPR certification preferred.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
Under the direction of the Site Director and/or Assistant Director, the Teacher is responsible for the following areas:
Maintain safety and ensures the welfare of all enrolled children, supervising children during all activities.
Assist in the maintenance of appropriate standards.
Day-to-day operation; including maintaining a harmonious and efficient work environment.
Curriculum: planning, implementation, and documentation and evaluation such as arts and crafts, group time, science, indoor and outdoor games, snacks and lunch and rest period as indicated by the Director. Lesson plans, curriculum plans, supply requests, etc., are completed on time.
Develops and maintains professional relationships with classroom teachers, program co-workers, families.
Attends all staff meetings and other work-related functions as required.
Assists in maintaining and providing periodic testing of emergency response plans.
Continues to maintain professional development/24 mandated yearly hours.
Able to lift 40 lbs.
Other responsibilities as assigned.
Wage: Determined by certifications held, degree(s) eared and years of experience.
Full-Time