Preschool Lead Teacher - Alma

Are you passionate about helping children succeed? Do you want to join a team of dedicated professionals committed to creating an environment where children thrive?  At Pediatrics Plus, we work to empower children to conquer their world. Pediatrics Plus is a specialized pediatric healthcare provider. We are committed to helping children succeed in all stages of life through evidence-based therapy and education, diagnostic services, state-of-the-art facilities, specialized equipment, family support, and community investment.  Join us as a Classroom Lead Teacher!  The Classroom Lead Teacher is responsible for the classroom which includes assessing children, ensuring treatment plans are carried out, and supervising the Classroom Teaching Assistants.  

Here are some other reasons you’ll love working at Pediatrics Plus:

• Paid Time Off
• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plan with Company Matching
• Company Discounts & Incentives
• Company-Provided Paid Training & Professional Development
• Continuing Education Opportunities
• Cutting Edge Classroom Structures & Curriculum
• State of the Art Facilities & Technology

Pediatrics Plus provides all of the necessary training to start your career as a Classroom Lead Teacher, as well as opportunities to grow with us through professional development. Our training program will provide all the tools you need to be successful as you learn to engage and instruct children in our developmental preschool(s).

What you will do:

Our ideal candidate is someone who is excited to learn and is passionate about helping children in a fun, engaging, and collaborative manner.

• Manage all aspects of the classroom 
• Assess each EIDT child in his/her classroom using the proper assessment tool 
• Assist in the development of each child’s Individualized Treatment Plan (ITP)
• Review the ITP and makes suggestions of changes to the Curriculum Coordinator
• Ensure that the ITP is implemented to maximize the treatment of the children served
• Refer children for additional clinical services as needed (i.e., nutritional, medical, therapy and behavioral issues), in collaboration with the director and any other appropriate administrative staff 
• Ensure that required reports are updated, completed and turned in on time
• Ensure the completion of classroom billing via deTASO
• Maintain classroom supplies 
• Ensure that visual supervision of the children is maintained at all times 
• Ensure a positive emotional climate for the children by showing respect to children and adults through a willingness to help others, by maintaining harmonious interpersonal relations and through use of appropriate and approved discipline techniques 
• Maintain an environment conducive to preventative discipline 
• Speak in a well modulated, pleasant and caring voice to children, parents and staff 
• Attend and actively participates in job-related center functions 
• Represent the program to parents, visitors and the public in a positive way 
• Ensure that a clean, safe, healthy and sanitary learning environment is maintained and that children are kept clean, clothing is changed when necessary, and toys and other materials are disinfected each day 
• During periods of physical activity, ensures that active involvement is maintained with children to promote gross and fine motor development
• Immediately report any information regarding health and safety concerns to the Assistant Director or Nurse 
• Complete required hours of relevant and approved in-service trainings per fiscal year 
• Is familiar with the company’s policies, procedures and guidelines, as well as those requirements set forth by regulatory agencies, including EIDT, AR Child Care Licensing, and the AR Health Department 
• Display concern for the rights of children and families served by the clinic 
• Report for work dressed appropriately and complies with company policies regarding dress code 
• Ensure confidentiality of children and employee information. Responds to internal and external requests for information according to clinic policy 
• May be asked to perform some housekeeping/janitorial functions
• May perform other related and non-related duties, as assigned 
• Complete tasks in a timely manner 

What you have:

• A willingness to work with developmentally at-risk children (birth to age 7)
• Ability to collaborate and work on a team
• Ability to engage in a manner that is fun, child-centered, mindful, and authentic
• Patience, positivity, & resilience
• Ability to productively react to direction in real-time
• Ability to adapt approach based on a child’s developmental needs
• Ability to communicate effectively with various stakeholder types (classroom staff, therapists, preschool administration, parents, etc.)
• Willingness to ask questions and seek guidance as needed
• Ability to move freely, quickly, and frequently from a sitting (on the floor or in a chair) to standing position and to lift up to 50 lbs. routinely
• Working knowledge of computer technology: Windows operating systems, iOS, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and accuracy 
• Ability to handle multiple tasks in a very busy environment 
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, policies, and other company documents 
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence 
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of families or employees of organization 
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form 

Education/Certification:

• High school diploma or equivalent 
• CDA preferred

Experience/Knowledge:

• Prefer at least one year of successful experience in a classroom setting working with developmentally at-risk children or equivalent combination of education and experience 

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to talk or hear. The employee is regularly required to walk, sit, use hands and fingers to handle, lift, feel, and reach. The employee is frequently required to stand and stoop, twist, bend, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include near and distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. The employee is required to maintain regular and punctual attendance. The employee is required to complete tasks in a timely manner.

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.