Lead Teacher

Job Description:

This person is responsible forproviding a safe and nurturing environment for children, including designingand implementing developmentallyappropriate curriculum, in support of the program’s philosophy on early childhood education.

Qualifications: This person should have a bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education or a related field and two years of relevant work experience or the equivalent. Strong communicationand time management skills required. Must not have on record a substantiated report of child abuse or neglect.

Physical Requirements: This person must be able to lift up to 60 pounds, sit on the floor or low child-sized chairs, walk and run short distances, walk long distances (several city blocks), remain outside in all types of weather conditions (hot, humid, cold, breezy) for short and long periods of time, stand for extended time frames and bend frequently. Mustbe agile enough to move quickly in response to children’s needs.

Principle Responsibilities:

• Supervise and interact with children in all areas of the Center, outdoors and on field trips away from the Center, while maintaininga safe and inviting environment. Respecting children’s dignity and individual differences.

• Plan, prepare and implement a developmentally appropriate curriculumthat reflects observations and assessments of the individual children, ensuring a variety of materials and activities.

• Monitor and evaluate children’s development by using screening instruments and observational records. Provide this information to parents at least twice a year, via parent-teacher conferences.

• Create and maintainan open and professional relationship with all families and Center staff, including facilitating discussions surrounding daily activity, changesand/or concerns, involving the children.

• Be knowledgeable of program’shealth and safety regulations and emergency procedures. Ensure readiness to respond appropriately, if necessary.

• Attend all staff meetings and complete recommended training programs. Provide the Director with documentation,in accordance withstate requirements.

• Act in accordance withFBTpolicies and procedures as set forth inthe employee handbook, as well as the Kid’s World Handbook.

• Adhere to compliance procedures and participatein required compliance and other training as requested.

Compensation Grade

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