Explore & Grow Lead Teacher |Job Description

Responsible to: Program Director

Working Relationships: Explore & Grow Team

Scope of Position: The Lead Teacher plans and implements developmentally appropriate activities for the children in their classroom on a weekly basis. He or she is also responsible for maintaining a safe, nurturing and educational environment, while working cooperatively with parents and staff.

Time Commitment: Full Time/40 hours per week Classification: Hourly, non-exempt

Typical Duties:

• Oversee the planning and implementation of appropriate activities for the children each week in science, math, art, language, music, religion, motor development and multi-cultural projects.
• Incorporate worship, Bible stories, and scripture into the classroom
• Prepare and submit weekly lesson plans for review to the Director prior to posting
• Create a safe, nurturing and positive learning environment
• Maintain discipline in the classroom while treating the children with kindness, dignity and respect (abiding by the Licensing Rules for Childcare Centers)
• Set clear, fair and consistent limits for the children as outlined in the Parent Handbook
• Help the children with conflict resolution strategies through modeling skills and problem-solving skills
• Maintain appearance, décor and safe learning environment for the classroom
• Be responsible for student assessments, observations and conduct parent-teacher conferences
• Greet and engage in positive interactions with parents, children and other guests
• Attend staff meetings, parent functions, and outreach events as requested by the Director
• Take attendance daily, including meal sheets, or delegate this to the Classroom Assistant
• Eat meals together and interact with the children
• Administer medication as needed
• Communicate with families daily on the electronic app.
• Supervise the class on the playground, in the gym, at specials and on field trips.
• Ensure that all state regulations are followed pertaining to the children and the classroom.
• Purchase small teaching supplies for the classroom and submit receipts
• Meet with the classroom assistants for evaluations, goal setting, team planning and delegation of duties.
• Meet with the Director regularly for evaluation and goal setting.
• Attend required annual training and CPR.

Position Requirements:

• Must have a love and willingness to serve children and their families.
• Must be a committed Christian living a life of obedience to Christ.
• Must be 19
• Minimum educational requirement for the Lead Teacher Position set forth by the State of Michigan Department of Childcare Licensing.
• Previous Child Care Experience
• CPR training, Blood Borne Training Annually
• State required training and professional development

NOTE: This document describes typical duties and responsibilities and is not intended to limit Kentwood Community Church from assigning other work as needed.