Lead Teacher
Lead Teacher
Overall Responsibility
Our teachers are responsible for care related to the safety, health and hygiene of the children in the Center. It is expected that you will be an active member of the Center, contributing to staff meetings, attending parent meetings, and staying current in the field of early childhood education.
Primary Interactions
Our teachers work together and teach as a team; you interact daily with your co-teachers, as well as your leaders including our Center Director, the program team, training consultants, and many others. Our teachers interact fully with the children in your care and their families ensuring parents are fully aware of their child’s daily activities, interactions, growth and areas in need of growth.
Leadership Responsibilities
Teachers may supervise classroom volunteers
Support part-time/ substitute teachers
Essential Tasks and Responsibilities
In conjunction with your co-teachers, you will plan, organize and implement a program for groups of children that is consistent with the Center's curriculum, including setting individual and group goals on a regular basis
Maintain a safe and healthy classroom environment in accordance with Center policies, licensing, accreditation, and best practices
Manage the classroom using appropriate materials, routines and behavioral management techniques
Maintain a comprehensive record of children’s growth and development, including individual plans, as well as other required reports and records
Maintain supportive contact with parents including:
Writing incident/accident reports
Conducting parent-teacher conferences
Ongoing communication about classroom and child activities on a consistent basis
Create and develop appropriate and well organized physical environment
In collaboration with program team, support and supervise classroom volunteers,
Maintains 12 or more continuing education hours per year
Skills and Attributes
Sensitivity to the thoughts, feelings, and needs of others
Comfort with one’s own and other’s emotional expression
Ability to communicate with and maintain a welcoming and constructive relationship with children and adults
Must be patient, nurturing, flexible and dedicated; be willing to take responsibility and initiative; able to see the individuality and strengths in every child
Ability to accept direction and coaching in a constructive manner, able to learn about oneself and how it impacts your teaching style and willing to learn and change when necessary
Commit to continuous learning and growth as a professional
Ability to plan, organize and adapt programs to different age groups
Must be able to effectively communicate and conduct yourself with the highest level of professionalism
Environmental Factors
You will primarily work in the classroom and outdoor play areas. Noise and activity levels can be high; children require constant supervision and cooperation by all teachers. Bright Beginnings staff are required to submit a health screening, TB test, Hepatitis A vaccination, and a background screening, including Federal and state fingerprinting.
Experience
Must obtain CPR and First Aid training/certification
1 Year child care experience preferred
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $10.30 to $18.00 /hour
Work authorization:
United States (Required)
If interested in this position, please send your resume to stjoebrightbeginnings@gmail.com.