What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Teacher position at Precious Possessions Preschool & Daycare?
A Lead Teacher is responsible for taking the considerations of Teachers, administration and parents into account and using those preferences to care for each student effectively, while helping them learn. Lead Teachers still conduct their own classes like any other Teacher, but they also have additional responsibilities, such as:
- Meeting with parents to discuss the goals and needs of students in their program
- Directing Assistant Teachers in how they can best meet the needs of the students in the classroom
- Coordinating with administration to create education plans for the students
- Using information from observations to help other teachers grow by noting ineffective areas and sharing alternative methods that are more successful
- Assisting Teachers in the creation of lesson plans or in solving problems the Teacher is struggling to find a solution for
- Tracking the academic performance of students for signs of progress
- Complete responsibility for every student in your classroom
