Lead Teacher

Job Requirements

Base Requirements

·         Pass a background check through fingerprints

·         You must be of the age of 19

·         Maintain a complete DCFS file

·         Complete all orientations form DCFS and from Playhouse Academy

·         Must Attend and be able to run all monthly meetings

·         You have to have your Physical and TB test on file (Physical needs to be done every two years)

·         Directors should be able to:

v  Have respect for all employees and children

v  Have emotional maturity when working with staff and children

v  Physical and mental health that do not interfere with child care responsibilities

v  Good personal hygiene

v  Must have interactions with children

v  Must be able to listen to the needs of the children and staff

v  Sensitivity to children’s socioeconomic, cultural, ethnic and religious backgrounds, and individual needs

v  Skills in planning, direction, and conducting programs that meet the children’s needs.

v  Have the ability to make the children feel comfortable, relaxed, and happy and involved in play

v  Skills to help each child meet their developmental and emotional needs

Education Requirements

·        High School Diploma or GED

·        A minimum of 60 credit hours in ECE

·        Must have continuing education every year

·        Food handlers

·        Maintain First Aid and CPR

Professional Duties

·        Work well with others

·        Read and follow all DCFS standards

·        Maintain confidentiality with all information at all times

·        Stay current with everything about early childhood

·        Be sure the center is inviting and has no lingering odors

·        Maintain a good public image

·        Communication is key for parents and staff members

·         Always want to improve the center

·         Seek out ways to advertise

·         Report any needs or problems to the Director

·         Work well with the center director

·         Good time management

Classroom Responsibilities

·         Supervise the safety and wellbeing of all children in your care at all times during the day

·         Maintain a clean and order free classroom

·         Serve as a role model for all children

·         Make sure you are caring for the building and the classroom supplies that you have

·         Turn in weekly lesson plans

·         Preform ages and stages screening on every child in your care within 30 days of them enrolling

·         Supervise the assistant teacher

·         Fill out accident and incident logs correctly

·         Make sure all bulletin board are done every month

·         Make sure you are always following your daily schedule and lesson plans

·         Cleaning checklist must be done every day

·         Attendance must be done right away when a child arrives and as soon as the child leaves for the day or transitions

·         Food sheets must be completed at the time of the meal

·         Portfolios must be done and kept up to date

·         Classrooms she be decorated at all times for the theme that we are in

·         Diapering procedures must be followed at every diaper change