What are the responsibilities and job description for the PRESCHOOL LEAD Teacher position at The Learning Barn Childcare Center & Preschool, LLC?
Summary
The Learning Barn Childcare Center Preschool, LLC
Duties
- Coordinate and implement educational curriculum by developing classroom activities based on developmentally appropriate practices and early learning standards.
- Supervise children at all times for their safety and the safety of others.
- Lead by example; encourage teaching team success through modeling and coaching within the preschool program
- Plan individual and group age-appropriate activities to actively engage children and encourage social, cognitive and emotional growth.
- Maintain frequent communications with parents through informal discussions, progress reports, and parent-teacher conferences.
- Use Center app (will train) to communicate with parents and share child's work.
- Ensure all center policies and state regulations are met.
- Ensure a healthy classroom environment - including maintaining appropriate hygiene and cleanliness standards and safety and security of children.
- Supervise teacher assistants and classroom volunteers to ensure they are following planned activities, hygiene and safety standards.
- Maintain accurate records, forms and files.
- Maintain personal professional development plan to ensure continuous quality improvement.
- Maintain a clean and organized classroom.
- Hold team meetings for planning and reflection.
- Stock the classroom with supplies as needed.
- Keep toys, mats appropriately sanitized, according to CDC and state licensing regulations.
- Attend required meetings, as scheduled
- Participate in extracurricular activities such as Open House, Parents Evening/weekend Events, etc.
- Attend professional development as required.
Requirements
- Strong oral and written communication skills and basic computer skills.
- High energy and the ability to work well with others (staff, children, and parents) and to foster a team environment.
- A strong understanding of child development.
- Excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
- Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification.
- Ability to lift 40lbs
- Enjoy working with children
Nice To Haves
Experience working with children with ASD
Benefits
Retirement plan
PTO
Paid Holidays
Sick time