Teacher

Kid’s Country Lead Teacher

Job Description

Our Lead Teachers are to provide a warm, loving, nurturing and safe learning environment for children explore and grow.

Primary Responsibilities:

· Supervise and ensure the welfare, health and safety of the children at all times, being alert to the needs and/or problems of the children as individuals and as a group

· Interact with the children and encourage their involvement in activities

· Keep the classroom, storage areas and bathroom clean, neat and orderly. Check cleaning list often to make sure all cleaning duties are completed.

· Plan and implement educational curriculum of age-appropriate activities and identify each child’s individual capabilities and needs

· Create a learning environment

· Decorate the classroom with bulletin boards, pictures, children’s art work, etc.

· Organize and maintain classroom activity areas, materials, and supplies.

· Keep Administration advised of equipment and material needs and repairs

· Maintain constant supervision of children

· Coordinate with Administration all field trips, special events, etc. and write “Thank you” notes when appropriate

· Assist cook in serving meals and snacks. Try to sit, eat and interact with the children during their meal times. Remember to say a blessing at lunch.

· Establish and maintain good, open and effective communication with parents

· Build good communications with other staff to create a professional environment.

· Be a good team player by offering assistance when needed

· Attend preservice and in-service training as required

· Understand and follow the state child care rules and regulations, center’s personnel and parent policies

· Keep Administration informed in advance of program needs

· Report to Administration any special needs or problems of individual children, classroom problems, accidents or any cases of suspected child abuse or neglect.

· Attend staff meetings and participate in all functions of the center

· Completely understand the center’s discipline policy. Handle problems promptly and in accordance with stated policy on discipline. Violation of this policy will result in immediate dismissal.

· Maintain good record keeping of attendance, food program counts, jot notes, etc.

· Wash face and hands upon arrival as well as teach the children to wash as needed throughout the day

· Listen to, read to and play with the children. Wiping nose and keeping shoes tied are expected.

· Always remember and respect the value of being a good role model.

· Report all complaints to Administration immediately

· Supervise and give clear instructions to assistants or floaters

· Maintain confidentiality of children, parents and fellow staff members

· Maintain professional attitude and loyalty to the school at all times

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 employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Work Remotely

• No

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $11.00 - $15.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person

Salary : $11 - $15