What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Teacher position at Rock Gate Daycare LLC?
The Lead Teacher is responsible for providing a nurturing, stimulating, and safe
learning environment for young children in the daycare. This role involves implementing
age-appropriate curriculum, fostering social and emotional development, and maintaining
open communication with parents and caregivers.
Responsibilities:
1. Curriculum Planning and Implementation
- Develop and implement lesson plans and activities that promote the physical, cognitive,
social, and emotional development of children.
- Create a structured daily schedule that includes educational, recreational, and rest
periods.
- Incorporate play-based learning activities that encourage creativity, exploration, and
problem-solving.
2. Child Guidance and Support:
- Foster a supportive and inclusive classroom environment where all children feel valued
and respected.
- Provide individualized attention and support to meet the unique needs of each child.
- Model positive behavior and teach conflict resolution and social skills.
3. Safety and Supervision:
- Maintain a safe and hygienic environment by adhering to health and safety regulations.
- Supervise children at all times, both indoors and outdoors, to ensure their well-being and
prevent accidents.
- Follow emergency procedures and protocols in the event of illness, injury, or other
emergencies.
4. Parent Communication:
- Establish and maintain open, ongoing communication with parents and caregivers
regarding their childs progress, behavior, and needs.
- Provide regular updates and feedback through verbal communication, written reports,
and parent-teacher conferences.
- Collaborate with parents to address any concerns or challenges and develop strategies
for supporting their childs development.
5. Professional Development:
- Participate in ongoing training and professional development opportunities to stay current
with best practices in early childhood education.
- Seek feedback and reflect on teaching practices to continuously improve the quality of
care and instruction provided to children.
Qualifications:
- Daycare teacher or volunteer must meet the qualifications outlined in the State OCFS rules
and regulations.
- Bachelor degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or a related field
(preferred) or Associate degree in Early childhood, child development or related field
- Previous 1 year experience working with young children in a daycare, preschool, or similar
setting.
- Knowledge of child development principles, early childhood education theories, and best
practices.
- Patience, empathy, and the ability to build positive relationships with children and families.
- Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
- CPR and First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain)
Rockgate Daycare and Learning Center is a Christian based educational facility that focuses on high academic standards for children during the early childhood stages.
Salary : $45,000 - $56,000