Job Purpose
As a Lead Preschool Teacher, you will foster a nurturing environment that is rich in developmentally appropriate activities that will encourage children's curiosity and learning. We care for the whole child as an individual including their socialemotional, cognitive, and developmental needs.
How You Will Impact Education
Instruction / Education Responsibilities
- Communicate with co-teacher and other staff members on a daily basis
- Mentor and train new staff as needed
- Collaborate with other staff members to plan activities
- Lead by example in the classroom and school
- Ensure children's safety and well-being at all times
- Participate in ongoing professional development
- Be a team player and an active, engaged member of the teaching staff
- Communicate with parents daily regarding the child's progress and development
- Maintain a positive can-do attitude
- Maintain accreditation and state childcare standards
- Uphold company vision and mission at all times
Required Qualifications and Skills
Develop and implement lesson plan activitiesDevelop and implement STEM and literacy activities and conceptsAssess and observe children on a daily basisAdjust learning goals for each child as neededMaintain a healthy and safe environmentCollaborate with co-teacher and other staff membersCommunicate with teachers, staff and parents in a professional mannerClassroom newslettersClassroom documentationCreate and maintain classroom and children's portfoliosBe familiar with Early Childhood theorists and philosophies such as Piaget, Vygotsky, Reggio Amelia, Montessori and others.Participate in at least 25 hours of professional development per yearJob Requirements
High school diploma / GED1-year experience working as lead teacher in a licensed childcare facilityMeets state childcare education requirementsKnowledge of developmentally appropriate practice (DAP)Familiar with NAEYC standardsFamiliar with continuity of careStrong organizational skillsAble to maintain professional composure in stressful situationsExcellent communication skills both written and verbalFamiliar with accreditation processpreferredCollege level coursework, Associate's or Bachelor's degree - preferredMust be able to sit, stand and walk for long periods of timeMust be able to lift 40lbsMust be 18 years of age or olderMust pass Level 2 background screeningVPK certified if applicableThe following childcare training courses must be completed within specified timeframes-Preschool Appropriate Practices - upon hireFlorida early learning and developmental standards- Birth to kindergarten (2017) Onlineupon hireFlorida early learning and developmental standards- Birth to kindergarten (2017) Instructor-Led - within 180 days of employmentSpecial Needs Appropriate Practiceswithin 90 days of employmentCPR and First Aidwithin 90 days of employmentOther training requirements identified by leadership teamMay perform other duties assigned.Work Environment
While performing the responsibilities of this position, the work environment characteristics listed below are representative of the environment the employee will encounter :
Usual office working conditions.Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
No physical exertion required.Travel within or outside of state.Light work : Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and / or up to 10 pounds of force as frequently as needed to move objects.FLSA Overtime Category
Job is exempt from the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act.
