POSITION SUMMARY
The Lead Teacher oversees the planning, implementation, and evaluation of the classroom program and child assessment. The Lead Teacher also oversees caregiving staff for a specific group of children and overall care and supervision of children.
Position(s) are 6 to 8 hours per day, year-round.
Care involves interaction and instruction for preschool aged children.
Position(s) may change as the program’s enrollment changes.
RECOMMENDED EMPLOYMENT QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION:
Shall meet one of the following qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree or higher in early childhood education, child development or a child-related field
Associate degree or higher in early childhood education or child development
Montessori credential with 480 hours of experience
Child development associate credential with 480 hours of experience
High school diploma/GED with 12 semester credits in child development and 960 hours of experience
High school diploma/GED with a combination of 12 semester credits in child development and/or 18 CEU’s equal to 180 clock hours and 960 hours of experience
High school diploma/GED with a combination of 6 semester credits in child development and/or 9 CEU’s equal to 90 clock hours and 3,840 hours of experience
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:
Must be willing to obtain certification in Infant/Child CPR and First Aid.
Training in Blood Borne Pathogens is required as well as other safe schools training.
Satisfactory background check for employment
A current TB test is required.
EXPERIENCE:
Experience working with young children
Must be at least 19 years of age.
OTHER KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Ability to demonstrate good judgment.
Ability to be accountable, punctual and dependable.
Understanding of the teaching/learning process.
Ability to provide instruction that reflects centers vision of a nature immersive experience
Facilitate learning that is reflective of a play-based curriculum
Be comfortable helping children interact
and care for our center's barnyard and classroom animals
Engage in messy play
Ability to work effectively with other staff members
Excellent oral and written communication and human relations skills
