Reports to: Director

Location: __________________

FLSA: Non-exempt

Lead Educator

The Early Childhood Lead Educator will encourage the healthy intellectual and psychological growth of the students in our facilities. You will teach and supervise them while also motivating them to use their mental capacities and exercise their imagination.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Structures a developmentally appropriate educational experience in the classroom using methods such as storytelling, games, and activities.
• Teaches students to follow rules and procedures in the classroom and school.
• Use the 3-step sanitation process to sanitize toys, tables, chairs and shelves.
• Monitors students’ progress throughout the year and evaluates preparedness for moving up in age groups.
• Communicates all progress and concerns with tact and professionalism to families and the

Director.

• Builds and maintains positive relationships with families.
• Enforces safety and security standards for students, associates, and visitors.
• Maintains required paperwork for individual student files, attendance and incident reports, and other necessary records.
• Maintains knowledge of research, developments, and best practices in early childhood education.
• Responsible for the cleanliness and sanitation of designated classroom. Ensuring that the nightly checklist gets completed by self or directing the assistant educator on tasks.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Extensive knowledge of early childhood development principles and developmentally appropriate educational practices.
• Must be able to meet state-specific guidelines.
• Enthusiastic personality that will engage preschool students.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with adults and children.
• Ability to collaborate and communicate with peers, support staff, families, and students in a positive and constructive way.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to plan, manage, and evaluate curriculum.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software as required for recordkeeping and documentation.

Lead Educator Job Description Updated: 07/2022
2641 S. Hub Dr 4747 S. Hocker Rd.
Independence, MO 64055 Kansas City, MO 64136
816-478-1887 816-478-1988

Education/Experience:

• HS Diploma.
• 2-3 years of previous experience as an educator in a childcare setting.
• Ability to obtain and maintain state required clock hour trainings.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods standing and walking throughout the classroom.
• Must be able to lift up to 45 pounds at a time.
• Must be able to sit and stand on the floor throughout the day, and bend, kneel, or squat to be at eye level with students.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.00 - $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• No weekends

Application Question(s):

• Do you have a Child Development Associate (CDA) or early education coursework?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Childcare: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: In person