Lead Educator

The Lead Educator is responsible for leading the classroom, coordinating the curriculum, and managing the day-to-day operational activities of the classroom. Lead Educators 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 Lead Educator 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. 

• ·        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 that are aligned with the curriculum and the TNELDS.
• ·        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 educator 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.

• ·        Minimum of 2 years of professional child care experience.
• ·        High energy.
• ·        Strong oral and written communication skills and basic computer skills.
• ·        Ability to work well with others (staff, children, and parents) and to foster a team environment.
• ·        A strong understanding of child development.
• ·        Excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• ·        Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification or willingness to get it.
• ·        Willingness to continue education.
• ·        Must clear a full background check and must pass a health screening. 
• Be able to get up and down off the floor and move with high energy while interacting with children. Lift up to 35 lbs.
• Reliable transportation

Pay is based on Education and Experience.