What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Teacher - 2-3 year old Room position at St. Luke's Methodist Church?
If you are ready to make a difference in the life of a child and want to work in a fun environment then this job is for you. Each St. Luke's Children's Center possess a collaborative and dynamic atmosphere with co-workers who are friendly and welcoming.
We are seeking dedicated individuals who want to make a strong, lasting, and positive impact on children. We want educators who are curious, inventive and open hearted.
St. Luke’s Children’s Centers are only as good as their teachers and our best asset is our people. We are committed to ensuring that our teachers are offered competitive compensation packages that include health and wellness benefits as well as workplace rewards and recognition. In order to create difference makers, we provide great rewards that keep our staff engaged. We do this by encouraging as well as recognizing talents and strengths to provide a place that supports growth.
Benefits include:
- Paid time off
- Free/Reduced childcare for employee's children
- Healthcare, Vision, Dental
- Retirement/Pension plan contributions
- Holiday bonus
- Assistance in attaining education in Early Childhood Development
Position Responsibilities:
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Communicate daily information with families regarding the needs and progress of each child.
- Use appropriate tools to develop and create lesson plans
- Provide a variety of developmentally appropriate activities and challenges as the children develop.
- Comply with OK Department of Human Services Licensing, Oklahoma Health Department, and USDA-CACF guidelines and requirements
Essential Job Functions:
- Plan the daily program for children with an assigned development group which will encourage each child’s growth in the areas of emotional, social, cognitive, and physical development.
- Establish and maintain a safe and healthy learning environment.
- Create an environment in which children can learn in a manner consistent with the philosophy and goals of the church and center.
- Treat each child with dignity and respect.
- Participate in all staff training sessions, meetings and programs as requested by the Director and as sponsored by the center. Each teacher is responsible for completing their required training hours each year
- Maintain professional conduct in working with parents and staff, as well as visitors and the general public.
- Perform other duties of center staff as required. Including but not limited to cleaning, cooking and driving, in temporary absences of the people in these positions, as requested.