What are the responsibilities and job description for the Early Childhood Education Lead position at Crockett Academy for Early Liberal Arts?
Position Overview
The Crockett Academy for Early Liberal Arts seeks a skilled Lead Teacher to join our preschool team. As a key member of our educational community, you will be responsible for developing a cohesive teaching team, coordinating the curriculum, and managing the day-to-day operational activities of the classroom.
To succeed in this role, you must have a deep understanding of children's cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development. This knowledge will enable you to create a safe and stimulating classroom environment where children are actively engaged and encouraged to succeed.
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate and implement educational curriculum by developing classroom activities based on developmentally appropriate practices and early learning standards.
- Lead by example; encourage teaching team success through modeling and coaching.
- Plan individual and group age-appropriate activities to actively engage children and encourage social, cognitive, and emotional growth.
- Maintain all handbook standards and adhere to academy policies.
- Maintain frequent communications with parents through informal discussions, progress reports, and parent-teacher conferences.
- Ensure all center policies and state regulations are met.
- Ensure a healthy classroom environment – including maintaining appropriate hygiene and cleanliness standards and safety and security of children.
- Supervise teacher assistants and classroom volunteers to ensure they are following planned activities, hygiene, and safety standards.
- Maintain accurate records, forms, and files.
- Maintain a personal professional development plan to ensure continuous quality improvement.
