Preschool Lead Teacher

Job Type Full-time Description

FLSA Classification : Nonexempt

Reports to : Preschool Director

Job Description

Summary / objective

acac Preschool Teachers are responsible for organizing and leading activities designed to promote physical, mental, and social development. They are responsible for preparing materials and classrooms for class activities in a safe, organized, and productive manner. Preschool Teachers will adhere to acac policies and procedures associated with this position, as well as follow Virginia Department of Social Services licensing standards at all times.

Essential functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• Supervise and interact with children promoting educational and developmentally appropriate activities
• Maintain knowledge of and follow VDSS licensing standards for child care at all times
• Teaches students to follow rules and procedures in the classroom and school
• Monitors students’ progress throughout the year and communicates progress and concerns with tact and professionalism to parents
• Initiate interactions among children and communicate using a style that builds relationships and promotes teamwork
• Deliver outstanding service to our members, guests and fellow team members with friendliness, direct eye contact, and a pleasant demeanor
• Demonstrate ability to anticipate the needs of children and parents and willingness to assist both within and outside the parameters of this position
• Promote the safety and security of all children at all times
• Supervise children by maintaining appropriate student-to-teacher ratios and always being within sight and sound of students
• Collaborate with parents, informing them about the school activities and exchanging information about the children's progress
• Lead creating and planning daily activities and actively participate in all planned activities
• Ensure assigned classroom area is properly cleared and cleaned up at the end of the program per VDSS standards
• Seek continuing education opportunities in order to maintain lead teacher status
• Work with the entire acac Adventure Central Team to maintain the highest standard of cleanliness throughout the facility while providing outstanding customer service to all children and parents
• Assist with training of new staff when requested
• Collaborate with other preschool teachers in an effort to create consistency and understanding of acac and / or Preschool policies and procedures

Requirements

Physical demands

Required competencies, education, and experience

Company Expectations

Affirmative Action / EEO statement

acac is an equal opportunity employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.

Other duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the team member for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.