Early Care Lead Teacher

*This is a full-time, year-round position.  

POSITION TITLE: Early Care LEAD TEACHER
BUILDING LOCATION: USD 343 Early Childhood Center
PAYMENT RATE:  $14.45 - $16.85 hourly rate based on experience & education

   FULLY PAID Single BC/BS Health Insurance and Dental
WORKING HOURS:  40 hrs.; Full time
BENEFITS ELIGIBLE:  Yes
FLSA STATUS: Non-exempt position
EVALUATED BY:  Early Care Program Director


PURPOSE: The Early Care Lead Teacher is responsible for:

• Planning and preparation for the childcare classroom.
• Creation of lesson plans based on the Kansas Early Learning Standards.
• Care and supervision of children
• Timely verbal and written communication with families including daily reports
• Day to day upkeep of the classroom including light cleaning, storing and organization of materials.
• Compliance to all KDHE regulations within the classroom.

The Early Care Lead Teacher will work as directed by the USD 343 Early Care Program Director. 

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be at least 18 years of age and is at least three years older than the oldest youth in the group.
• High School diploma or equivalent AND one (1) of the four (4) options below;

            o (A) Five sessions of observation for not less than 2.5 consecutive hours per
            observation in licensed preschools or childcare center and (B) one year of
            teaching experience in licensed centers or preschools, or one year of
            supervised practicum in licensed centers or preschools.
            o (A) Seven to nine semester hours of academic credit or equivalent training in
            child development or early childhood education and three month’s teaching
            experience in licensed centers or preschools, or one year of supervised
            practicum in licensed centers or preschool.

• Must have knowledge of the licensing regulations governing school-age programs.
• Valid driver’s license (prefer Kansas).
• Ability to pass a criminal background check
• Health and Tuberculin Certificates on file (after employee offer is made).

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Must at all times meet the requirements specified in K.A.R. 28 4-429(b), (c), (d) or (e) and who is responsible for implementing and supervising the program.
• Provide a safe and welcoming environment for children.
• Clean classroom and maintain an acceptable and safe environment. This includes daily custodial duties of the classroom space.
• Displays adaptability in new situations.
• Displays good judgment in decision-making situations.
• Responds positively to constructive suggestions for improvement.
• Utilizes time constructively and effectively.
• The ability to handle and balance multiple demands at the same time.
• Adheres to all district health and safety policies, including all precautions of the
• Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Control Plan.
• Ensure that all activities conforms to childcare guidelines.
• Assist in the maintenance and inventory of materials.
• The ability to communicate clearly.
• Must have the skills and abilities to implement the childcare program of activities.
• The ability to foster positive, healthy relationship with children or youth.
• The ability to supervise and give directions to the children and youth assigned to the group.
• The ability to supervise group activities during all hours when children and youth are
• present.
• The ability to provide supervision and direction to an assistant group leader if one is assigned.
• Must complete required professional development training as required.
• Serves as a role model for children in behavior, appearance and grooming
• Display dependability and punctuality in attendance.
• Maintains confidentiality of classroom, student and family information.
• Interacts in a professional manner with other staff members.
• Ability to react to changes and frequent interruptions in a productive and positive manner, and handle other duties as assigned by the Childcare Program Director.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:  

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

 
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk,
sit, talk and hear.  The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and
stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50
pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision.
 
WORK ENVIRONMENT: 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
 
The employee must be able to work in a stressful environment and work in various climate
environments outside.  The employee may be exposed to students who have aggressive
behavior tendencies.

Salary : $14 - $17