PreK Lead Teacher

Lead Teacher Transitional Pre-K Supervised by the Director Supervises: Teacher Assistant/Student Teacher Responsibilities include but not limited to: · Knowledge of the philosophy of the school · Safety of the children, including lifting and carrying children as needed · Functions as a cooperative team member within the classroom and the school · Observation and evaluation of children in the class. Written evaluations of each child are required · Planning, supervising and implementing a developmentally appropriate program for the class in accordance with the philosophy and curriculum of the school · Maintaining open communication with the children’s families, including parent conferences and initiating and returning parent phone calls/emails as necessary · Participation in monthly staff meetings · Participation in Parent/Teacher Open House, Halloween Party and End of the year picnic · Maintaining the ordered arrangement, appearance and learning environment of the classroom · Responsible for accumulating appropriate number of professional development hours per DEEC requirements · Compliance with all regulations set forth by DEEC or subsequent licensing agency Minimum Job Requirements: -4 courses in Early Childhood Education as approved by DEEC and 9 months of experience in a preschool setting. Preferred Requirements: -bachelor’s degree in early childhood education All Teachers must always comply the DEEC regulations. This includes, but is not limited to, supplying evidence of the following: -a physical examination from a physician upon employment and every two years thereafter, stating the employee can perform the above stated job -Proof of MMR immunity for those born after 1957 -current first aid and CPR certification -DEEC certification, Lead Teacher -CORI report and fingerprinting *As the DEEC regulations change, these requirements will change Job Type: Part-time Work Location: In person