What are the responsibilities and job description for the Early Childhood -Lead Pre-K Teacher position at Kiddie Kingdom, Inc.?
Job Description
Job Description
Summary
We are a small stand alone non profit center in Ashland, VA. Our center strives to maintain a very effective teacher to child ratio. Most classrooms are small in number so that children receive individual attention.
The Teacher is responsible for developing a cohesive teaching team, coordinating the curriculum, and managing the day-to-day operational activities of the classroom. Teachers must understand children's cognitive, social, emotional and physical development in order to ensure a safe and stimulating classroom environment where children are actively engaged and encouraged to succeed. The Teacher must be skilled in communicating with both children and adults in order to meet the needs of the children, effectively guide teacher assistants, and resolve parental concerns.We strive to maintain a very low student to teacher ratio in all of our classrooms.
Duties
- 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 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 personal professional development plan to ensure continuous quality improvement.
Requirements
Nice To Haves
Applicants hired with college degree or CDA are eligible for a $500.00 hiring bonus!
Benefits
Full Time employees receive up to two weeks paid time off annually.
Health Care Insurance is available to all full time employees. The center pays 50% of the staff members premium.
Free childcare is available to staff members' youngest child. 50% tuition reduction for additional children providing space is available.
Retirement plan is available to most employees after two years of employment
All training is paid at employees hourly salary.