What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Teacher- Toddler position at Level Up Preschool?
Job Description
Job Description
Summary
POSITION SUMMARY
The Lead Teacher is responsible not only for creating a positive and educational classroom experience. The Lead Teacher will be dedicated in the development and engagement of interactive and fun activities for children to help support their social, emotional, physical and academic growth.
Looking for passionate experienced toddler teachers to join our brand new center in Richland. Will be opening April, 2025.
WORK SCHEDULE :
The normal work schedule is 8 hours per day 5 days per week with exact schedules determined by the Director. It is the attendance standard of Level Up Learning for all employees to be present and on time each work period that they are scheduled to work.Full or partial absence during any scheduled work period, arriving late, or leaving early, for whatever reason, may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment.Time off may be approved if allowed by applicable policies covering illness, injury, or other personal emergency.
Duties
- Provide a welcoming and friendly classroom environment for all children, parents and visitors, including a regularly updated educational and informative Newsletter for parents
- Create fun innovative and engaging age-appropriate curriculum and weekly / mainly themes
- Manage effective classroom transitions
- Assist and supervise children during all activities, plus counsel children as needed using positive and appropriate discipline techniques
- Ensure that the appearance, cleanliness and safe environment of classroom is appropriately maintained
- Accurately complete all classroom paperwork, such as daily reports, accident reports and attendance records
- Follow all classroom regulations for the safety and educational success of the children
- Attend all staff meetings, trainings and school events as requested
- Provide support and direction to the assistant educator to ensure a productive and orderly classroom
- Present a positive and professional image at all times and adhere to student uniform requirements
- Communicate with parents in a friendly and effective manner, including greeting them by name, addressing concerns in a timely manner, giving positive feedback and providing regular updates on their child's development and classroom happenings
- Maintain open and effective communication with the Director
- Identify opportunities and / or problems in the classroom and resolve them in cooperation with the assistant educator and / or the parish priest
- Maintain certification requirements
- Maintain confidentiality regarding families, students and the school
Requirements
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :
NON-PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :
1.Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education and / or CDA required or willing to work towards this.
2.Degree in Early Childhood Education or related area highly desirable
II.Experience :
1.2 years of early childhood education experience desirable
2.1 years of experience working as a Lead Teacher in a classroom
III. Special Skills :
1.Able to maintain confidentiality
2.Excellent organizational skills required
3.Able to maintain a positive, team-oriented work attitude
4.Able to cooperatively work with other school staff
IV. Licensure, Registration, Certification :
1.CRP and First Aid Certification
2.Valid Washington State Food Handlers card
3.Verification of a negative TB
4.Proof of MMR vaccination
5.Blood borne Pathogens Training
6.Updated Safe Sleep Training
7.30 hour STARS Training Childcare Basics
8.10 hours of STARS annual training
9.Background Check Fingerprinting
Benefits
Paid education opportunities to work towards education requirements for position.
Salary opportunities and paid vacations depending on attendance and length with Level Up.