Preschool Lead Teacher

Job Description

Summary

Ethos Childcare is looking for a Lead Preschool Teacher who loves kids and loves Jesus! The Lead Preschool 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 to ensure a safe and stimulating classroom environment where children are actively engaged and encouraged to succeed. The Lead Preschool Teacher must be skilled in communicating with both children and adults to meet the needs of the children, effectively guide teacher assistants, and resolve parental concerns.

Duties

·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, spiritual, and emotional growth.

·Maintain frequent communications with parents through daily communication, 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 the 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 a personal professional development plan to ensure continuous quality improvement.

Requirements

·Minimum of 1 year 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.

·Must clear a full background check and must pass a health screening.

·Associate’s Degree in early childhood education or related field of study with a minimum of 30 Credits in ECE.

Nice To Haves

Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification.

Child Abuse and Recognition certification

Communicable Disease certification

Benefits

Paid time off

Paid Holidays and one week for Christmas

Staff discount for enrolled children

Full-time