Childcare Lead Teacher (Childcare Assistant)

Job Summary

The Lead Teacher is responsible for the daily management of the children (ages 6 weeks - 5 years) and activities in their classroom in accordance with state licensing, Paths to Quality (or NAEYC), and the Center's policies, practices, and procedures.

Department-Specific Responsibilities

• Plans and implements developmentally appropriate activities by developing a curriculum that includes specific learning activities for children enrolled.
• Creates goals and ensures the weekly lesson plans cover all the content areas appropriate for the age level of the children under their charge.
• Plans and implements developmentally appropriate activities by developing a curriculum that includes specific learning activities for children enrolled.
• Prepares and gathers materials needed for each class, assists the children with their physical needs, and participate and in classroom activities.
• Incorporates awareness and acceptance of cultural differences in classroom activities for all children enrolled.
• Supervises and evaluates Assistant Teachers and Classroom Assistants in their room to observe and document job performances.
• Consults with Director or Assistant Direct, if any issues arise.
• Ensures a safe, clean, and orderly environment in the classroom by adhering to licensing standards as set forth by the state.
• Actively supervises children during free play, naps, and outdoor time.
• Maintains current knowledge of state licensing regulations.
• Assesses children's individual needs and goal development through biannual parental meetings, records, developmental goals, and routine assessments.
• Attends staff meetings and annually completes the professional development hours required by the state.
• Performs other duties as assigned by childcare leaders.

General Responsibilities

Qualifications

EDUCATION

Required

Preferred

WORK EXPERIENCE

Preferred

SKILLS

Required

Working Conditions / Demands

This role regularly requires the ability to effectively communicate. This role frequently requires the ability to handle equipment. This role frequently requires the ability to remain stationary and ascend / descend ladders / stairs. This role requires the ability to move objects weighing up to 40 pounds. The role requires the ability to detect items in close proximity as well as far away; discern between colors; detect objects in peripheral space of self; discern items in detail; and to have good depth perception. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.

Benefits Overview

For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including :

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Job Classification

Career Level : Intermediate

FLSA : Nonexempt

Job Function : Educational Resources & Tech

Job Family : Childcare Services

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