Lead Teacher Preschool

·       Develops, weekly plans, and implements age appropriate curriculum (lesson plan) to nurture and stimulate all domains of children’s development in their care. 

·       Provides a developmentally appropriate classroom environment that reflects the children’s learning and growth.

·       Perform on-going developmental evaluations of children as required by funding sources and develop lesson plans and follow curriculum implementation that addresses the individual needs of each child.

·       On an on-going basis, plan, evaluate and improve the physical environment in the classroom to create opportunities to meet the changing needs of the developing child. 

·       Provide responsive care to all children by adapting daily care giving routines and plans to the interests and needs of the individual child and the group. 

·       Prepare developmental progress reports as needed.

·       Demonstrate cultural competency and respect for the child's background by incorporating the cultural, linguistic and familial values and beliefs into the childcare program and lesson plans.

·       Exchange information and serve as a member of a multi-disciplinary intervention/prevention team. 

·       Completes child transition and orientation of the classroom with parents.

·       Maintain ongoing, open communication with parents/ caregivers. 

·       Provide a classroom environment that encourages parent participation.

·       Ensure that each family receives an opportunity to build strong relationships and experience clear communication with teaching staff. 

·       Plan periodical parent conferences to discuss children's developmental progress, needs and interests. 

·       Maintains up to date emergency forms, curriculum plans, individual child development profile and other records as needed. 

·       Completes and reports any symptoms of child abuse to supervisor and/or child abuse hotline. 

·       Completes daily health checks regarding hygiene, safety, and overall well being of the children.

·       Assures a healthy, safe, clean and developmentally appropriate environment for children.

·       Assist with functioning and monitoring of nutrition and food service. 

·       Completes yearly performance evaluations. 

·       Reports all staffing and classroom concerns to supervisor in a timely manner. 

·       Reports family changes in schedules and excessive absences to administration in a timely manner. 

·       Participate in on-going in-service and educational development opportunities provided by MCCA

·       Participate in ongoing development and evaluation of center’s goals and objectives. 

In accordance with our "team" philosophy, the person filling this position may occasionally be required to carry out or assist with other tasks in addition to the duties listed on this job description 

Mt Carmel Community Academy is a licensed child care facility located inside of Mt Carmel Church