What are the responsibilities and job description for the Early Childhood Lead Teacher position at Geneseo Child Care, LLC?
Geneseo Child Care, LLC is the home of two (2) DCFS licensed daycare centers in Geneseo, IL. It is a growing business currently seeking qualified team members to help join its qualified team. Our goal is to provide a level of child care fit to the high standards of such a great community.
The Lead Teacher position is responsible for providing a safe and developmentally appropriate environment for all of the children attending Geneseo Child Care while staying in accordance with all licensing regulations, policies, and procedures.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Center/Daily Operations:
- Supervise staff and assist in the planning and implementation of curriculum
- Preparing snack for children following USDA guidelines and each child’s dietary limitations
- Rest periods based on individual child needs and licensing rules
- Redirecting or initiating other measures to control behavior following policies, licensing rules, and redirection strategies
- Changing diapers as needed following policies and licensing rules
- Potty training with children when appropriate due to child development principals
- Helping dressing children when needed
- Identifying signs of emotional or developmental problems in children per child developmental principals
- Keeping daily sheets for each child up to date and organized
- Communicating with parents
- Observing and monitoring children’s play activities
- Organizing and participating in recreational activities
- Sanitizing toys per GCC and licensing policies and organize and store toys in appropriate activity areas
- Supporting children’s emotional and social development needs per child development principals
- Arrive to the center on time for your scheduled shift to keep mandated ratios in classrooms correctly
- Know the specifics about each child in the classroom you are working in
- Ensure proper hand washing procedures are followed in the classroom you are working in
- Stay within ratio of the classroom 100% of the time
- Adhere to the classroom schedule
- Overall supervision of all teachers in your classroom
- Follow and adhere to Illinois Department of Children and Family Services Rule 407 at all times
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- Must be able to lift 40 pounds regularly
- Must be able to sit down on floor to play with children
- Must be able to stand for long periods of time
- Must be able to attend work as required
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $19.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $19