Preschool Lead Teacher

Job Overview: The lead teacher’s primary responsibility is to provide a Christian atmosphere where the children in their class are loved, nourished, developmentally encouraged, and expertly cared for throughout each day.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure all needs of the children are met.
• Maintain a positive and professional relationship with parents.
• Keep children clean at all times (face, nose, clothes, diaper, etc.)
• Ensure that all children are supervised at all times.
• Maintain a clean and safe classroom environment.
• Effectively lead assistant teachers and floaters.
• Help train new employees.
• Develop weekly lesson plans which include the A Beka curriculum materials.
• Organize and lead activities designed to promote physical, mental, and social development, such as: games, arts and crafts, music, and storytelling.
• Prepare materials and classroom for class activities.
• Ensure proper classroom documentation: Medication administration, attendance records, and observation reports.
• Ensure emergency evacuation procedures are conducted efficiently and according to licensing regulations.
• Ensure compliance with licensing regulations (Dept. of Health and Hospitals, Dept. of Education, and Fire Marshal).

Requirements:

• A lead teacher must be able to: effectively manage the care of children in the class, successfully lead fellow classroom employees, professionally communicate with parents, and maintain a loving classroom that is safe, clean, and developmentally encouraging
• Previous experience as a lead teacher is required.
• Minimum physical requirements include: lifting children, bending, squatting, pushing buggies, and standing/working on your feet for extended periods of time

Experience:

• A degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field is preferred.
• Previous experience working with preschool-aged children in a childcare or educational setting is essential.
• Familiarity with behavior management techniques and classroom management strategies.
• Knowledge of childhood development principles and best practices in early education.
• Experience in private school settings is a plus.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with parents, staff, and students.

Please Note: Pay rate is based upon experience.

Job Type: Full-Time, 40 Hours Per Week

Pay: $14.00 - $16.00 Per Hour