1st Grade Classroom Lead Teacher (Private School) - West Boca Raton

Florence Fuller Child Development Centers•Boca Raton, FL

15h•Onsite

About The Position

The Fuller Academy is seeking a 1st Grade Lead Teacher to plan and implement a program of instruction that aligns with the Academy's philosophy, goals, and objectives. This role involves utilizing effective teaching strategies, participating in quality and compliance efforts, and being responsible for the overall education and supervision of students on a day-to-day basis. This hiring is due to expansion.

Requirements

Baccalaureate or advanced degree in Elementary Education Required
At least 3-5 years of teaching 1st Grade experience
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Excellent supervisory and leadership skills
Excellent interpersonal skills with proven ability to professional and effectively communicate with educators, parents and community leaders.
Must demonstrate sensitivity to our population’s socioeconomic characteristics and needs.
Must have the ability to read, analyze, and interpret professional documents or technical procedures written in English, the ability to type reports and input data in English, and the ability to effectively communicate in English and perform other required computer skills.
Must be a team player and always maintain a professional demeanor.
Be a loyal representative of the Florence Fuller Child Development Centers, Inc.
Verify that all applicants are legally able to work in the United States via e-Verify.

Nice To Haves

Prefer Florida Certification
Certified in K-6
Spanish and/or Portuguese a plus.

Responsibilities

Actively supervise children at all times and never leave a child unsupervised.
Develops, reviews and implements lesson plans using curriculum provided that meet performance standards.
Plans and arranges classrooms into distinctive learning areas that promote effective learning.
Understands and is able to implement the daily curriculum in accordance with contractual requirements demonstrating comfort integrating technology into instruction using best practices.
Assures that all equipment in the classroom is functioning properly daily and reports issues to the Academy Director/Principal or other designee.
Screens at the beginning and end of each academic year and assesses periodically students to determine developmental/educational needs and develops and implements individual education plans that comply with performance standards and/or grade level.
Accurately documents daily attendance and meal counts.
Monitors meal and snack periods, classroom, restroom and playground activities to ensure a safe environment.
Ensures children with special dietary needs are receiving proper beverages and meals.
Documents children’s progress or lack of and completes all manual and computerized forms and reports in accordance with Agency policies (e.g. reporting concerns to parents, Director and Family Support).
Works in conjunction with Family Support by identifying challenging behavior or concerns, or parents displaying any concerns.
Participate in staffing and all follow-up interventions agreed upon and documents.
Foster parents’ participation through planning classroom activities.
Plans activities for volunteers.
Attends and participates in workshops and other meetings to acquire and disseminate information.
Communicates with parents through parent conferences, written correspondence, in person and telephone to apprise them of child’s progress, upcoming events, classroom activities, individual education plans/changes, and other relevant information.
Conducts health checks on children raising any health concerns and reports any concerns/findings to Family Support.
Ensures all lesson plans and activities align with Florida Elementary Education Standards.
Maintain a comprehensive and ongoing portfolio assessment for each child, including weekly observations in each area, examples of the child’s work, and developmental assessment.
Report any suspected abuse and neglect to designated state agency, Director, and Family Support.
Performs First Aid and CPR as needed.
Performs other related duties as needed.