What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Teacher position at Asbury Child Enrichment Center?
Develops and implements individual and group educational plans for infant and toddler aged children, designed to promote social-emotional, physical, and cognitive growth in a manner appropriate to their stage of development.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1.Develops and implements individualized and group lesson plans and educational activities that promote all developmental areas to improve the readiness of children for school.
2.Guides and facilitates activities of the children including daily classroom activities. Uses creativity to provide healthy and safe activities that are developmentally and age appropriate.
3.Selects and sets up equipment and materials in the classroom. Ensures there is a safe and healthy developmentally appropriate learning environment.
4.Works with the assistant teacher and other staff to develop their skills and abilities in planning and carrying out classroom activities.
5.Protects the safety of children by implementing active supervision techniques to ensure no child is left alone or unsupervised at any time.
6.Uses the playground as an extension of the classroom; assures that the playground is safe.
7.Ensures that the physical needs of children are met, assisting children in health and personal habits, such as eating, resting, and toilet habits.
8.Creates ways to engage parents in the education of their children including encouraging classroom involvement and home activities.
9.May perform duties of other staff members in time of staff shortage.
10.Fills in on a temporary basis when a staff member needs to leave the classroom for a short duration.
11.Participates in staff meetings and training sessions.
12.Work may require the flexibility to stay until all children have left the program.
13.Keeps classroom clean and organized.
14.Perform all other duties as assigned by Supervisor.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Paid time off
Application Question(s):
- Must be able to pass a background check.
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- Early Childhood: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person