Job Description

Summary

Looking for responsible, reliable, energetic, creative, fun, loving and nurturing individuals who love working with toddlers
Full Time LEAD Teacher

Duties

Lead teacher must manage lead toddler teachers and maintain communication in lesson planning with their team on a regular basis. Lead Teacher must manage the day-to-day operational activities of the classroom. Must understand children's cognitive, social, emotional and physical development in order to ensure a safe and stimulating classroom environment where children are actively engaged and encouraged to succeed. The assistant teacher must be skilled in communicating with both children and adults in order to meet the needs of the children, effectively guide teacher assistants, and resolve parental concerns. 

• assist in the implementation of educational curriculum by developing classroom activities based on developmentally appropriate practices and early learning standards.
• Lead by example through modeling and coaching.
• Plan individual and group age-appropriate activities to actively engage children and encourage social, cognitive and emotional growth.
• Maintain daily communications with parents through our Center app and in person during drop off and pick up
• Ensure all center policies and state regulations are met.
• Ensure a healthy classroom environment - including maintaining appropriate hygiene and cleanliness standards and safety and security of children.
• Maintain accurate records, forms and files in the classroom
• Willingness to work with outside providers (B23, etc.) on how to best support children in their development stages

Requirements

• MUST have CDA or 12 ECE Credits
• MUST have 2+ years experience in a childcare program
• Must be able to see and or hear a child in distress up to 25 feet away.
• Must be able to lift 40 lbs repeatedly during the course of each day.
• Must be able to sit on the floor with children and be able to get up quickly.
• Must have CPR, First aid and medication administration training or willing to obtain
• Friendly and professional demeanor with staff and families.
• Good writing and communication skills

Benefits

Our center provides a welcoming teachers lounge with free coffee where you can relax on your lunch breaks, and prep for classroom activities.
Retirement plan, PTO, Paid Holiday and sick time

Job Tags

Full time, Flexible hours,

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