Toddler Lead Teacher

Job Descriptions for Lead

PRIMARY DUTIES:

Professional Qualities:

1. Serves as an appropriate role model to students, peers and the community.
2. Arrives to work on time.
3. Exhibits neat appearance and appropriate dress.
4. Uses appropriate language within the school community.
5. Respects confidentiality of information about students.
6. Contributes to a positive emotional climate within the classroom.
7. Reacts calmly and in a poised manner to student behavior.
8. Treats students in a fair and impartial manner.
9. Demonstrates respect for all students.
10. Helps students to improve their sense of responsibility, self-discipline, cooperation and respect for others.
11. Demonstrates a positive attitude toward the school community.
12. Participates in designated staff meetings and in-service activities.
13. Seeks to communicate problems or concerns in a constructive manner to the teacher or supervisor.

Non-Teaching Duties:

1. Helps teachers prepare and clean up classrooms.
2. Follow OCFS Regulations thoroughly. 
3. Ensure refrigerators are functioning properly and the temperature log has been filled out. 

Teacher Lead Duties:

1. Assists in the orderly arrival, record attendance, record daily health checks, and dismissal of students.
2. Maintain child accountability at all times.
3. Be familiar with TSG and the input of information for developmental assessments.  
4. Curriculum development: Create and implement lesson plans aligned with early childhood education standards, focusing on areas like cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development. 
5. Classroom management: Maintain a positive and nurturing learning environment, ensuring children's safety and well-being while managing classroom dynamics. 
6. Instructional delivery: Lead small and large group activities, providing individualized attention to children based on their needs. 
7. Assessment and observation: Regularly observe children's progress, documenting their development through assessment.
8. Staff supervision: Guide and mentor assistant teachers, including aides, floaters, and subs by delegating tasks and providing feedback on their performance. Also, to ensure they are following rules and regulations and maintaining appropriate conduct. 
9. Communication: Record all child’s daily activities in the ProCare Engage App. 
10. Parent communication: Regularly communicate with parents through conferences, newsletters, and daily updates on their child's learning and behavior. 
11. Collaboration: Work with other staff members to ensure a cohesive learning environment and share best practices. 
12. Classroom preparation: Setting up the classroom for lessons and cleaning it up afterwards 
13. Student support: Working with students individually or in small groups to help them understand the material and complete assignments 
14. Student behavior: Monitoring student behavior and helping maintain discipline 
15. Child supervision: Actively monitoring children during playtime, transitions, and mealtimes to ensure their safety and well-being. 
16. including reading stories, singing songs, and facilitating group learning experiences. 
17. Individualized support: Working with individual children who may need extra attention, providing support with developmental skills, or addressing specific needs. 
18. Basic caregiving tasks: Changing diapers, helping children with toileting needs, assisting with handwashing, and providing snacks. 
19. Parent communication: Interacting with parents, updating them on their child's day, and addressing any questions or concerns 
20. Maintaining classroom routines: Supervising nap time, managing transitions between activities, and ensuring children follow classroom rules. 
21. Supporting children's social development: Fostering positive interactions between children, promoting conflict resolution skills, and encouraging cooperation. 
22. Maintaining compliance with regulations: Adhering to childcare licensing requirements regarding safety, health, and hygiene practices. 
23. Patience and positive attitude: Ability to interact with young children in a calm and supportive manner. 
24. Effective communication: Clear communication with children, parents, and the lead teacher 
25. Observation skills: Ability to monitor children's behavior and identify potential developmental concerns 
26. Flexibility and adaptability: Willingness to adjust to changing situations and needs of children 
27. Teamwork: Collaborate effectively with the lead teacher and other staff members

D. Other Duties

1. Performs other appropriate duties assigned by the administrator.

Benefits:

• Paid Snow Days
• Paid Holidays (6 out of the 12) in the year
• Cafeteria Style Benefits Available up to $200/month or half of Health Care Plan
  • Health Care Plan available (covers up to ½ of the Health Care Plan cost)
  • Dentist, and Vision Plans available
  • Up to $200/month of Child Care Covered
• 401k 

Some qualifications for a childcare lead teacher may include:

• Education: Associates degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field 
• Experience: Proven experience working with young children in a toddler setting for up to 2 years
• Child development knowledge: Deep understanding of child development stages and appropriate learning activities 
• Teaching methods: Proficiency in implementing various teaching strategies and differentiated instruction 
• Leadership skills: Ability to lead a team of assistant teachers and effectively manage classroom dynamics 
• Communication skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to interact with children, parents, and colleagues 
• Organizational skills: Strong ability to plan, manage time, and maintain accurate records 
• Lifting 50lbs 

*Disclaimer: please note that these descriptions are subject to change depending on the needs of the organization and the classroom. 

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