Lead Teacher-Childcare Center

JOB SUMMARY

Provides a stimulating, safe and developmentally appropriate educational

environment where children have the opportunity to develop cognitive, social,

emotional and physical skills. Responsible for the daily planning, management and

supervision of the classroom and children. Generally, may lead and functionally

supervise an Assistant Teacher or aide. Responsible for ensuring that all parents,

children and classroom staff concerns are appropriately addressed.

Reports to: Academy Director

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Ensures that the physical, social and emotional needs of the children are met

daily.

• Ensures all policies and procedures to keep the children healthy and safe are

being implemented.

• Creates activities and opportunities that encourage curiosity, exploration and

problem solving appropriate to the developmental levels and learning styles of

children through well-defined interest areas.

• Assists and supervises children during all activities.

• Ensures that appearance, cleanliness and safe environment of classroom are

appropriately maintained, in accordance with the NAEYC cleaning and sanitizing

guidelines.

• Completes all Academy and classroom paperwork: for example, daily notes,

student accident reports, attendance reports.

• Attends and participates in staff meetings, Academy events and parent

meetings, as requested.

• Prepares and implements classroom lesson plans, programs and schedules.

• Develops, plans and prepares instructional aids and/or materials for classroom

activities.

• Assists children with meal times and cleanup.

• Ensures that all classroom and outdoor equipment are in good working condition

and are used and maintained properly. Directs activities of other staff in the classroom to ensure that the classroom

functions in an orderly manner.

• Interacts with parents and maintains open communication to encourage family

engagement.

• Maintains the Family Information Board and other classroom bulletin boards.

• Schedules and conducts parent and teacher conferences throughout the year.

• Ensures that all licensing regulations are being followed as required by the state.

• Must be able to lift no less than 40 pounds to at least waist high on a consistent

basis throughout the workday.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBLITIES

• Accepts temporary work assignments in the event regularly scheduled personnel

is not available.

• Assists with planning and implementing Academy wide events.

• Meets with prospective families; communicates appropriately with potential new

customers.

• Assists in evaluating personnel within the classroom.

• Schedules field trips and speakers for monthly programs as directed by

management.

• Prepares classroom portion of monthly newsletter.

• Performs other similar or related duties as necessary.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• Must meet all state and local licensing requirements for position.

• Candidate must pass all state medical requirements and have a clear background

check to qualify for employment.

• All employees must receive the required amount of training hours each calendar

year per state licensing requirements.

This job description highlights the essential functions, responsibilities and

qualifications that are required of the employee. Other related duties, responsibilities

and activities may be assigned and/ or changed at any time with or without notice.

By signing below, you acknowledge that you are able to perform the essential

functions and job qualifications as stated above.

Job Types: Part-time, Temporary

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Ability to Commute:

• Henderson, NV 89052 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Henderson, NV 89052: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person