Lead Preschool Teacher

EMBE•Sioux Falls, SD

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The Lead Preschool Teacher educates children ages 3–5 in fundamental concepts, including social and emotional skills and pre-kindergarten readiness, based on developmental assessments. The role guides assistant teachers, plans curriculum and activities, and communicates with parents and families. The teacher is responsible for supporting children’s development and well-being while maintaining a safe, healthy, clean, and stimulating classroom environment and complying with licensing standards and mandatory training requirements.

Requirements

General knowledge of children’s growth and development.
Ability to demonstrate problem-solving, initiative, and independence.
No substantiated history of child abuse or neglect.
No felony conviction on record within the past five years.
Name must not appear on the sex offender registry.

Nice To Haves

CDA, associate degree, or bachelor’s degree in early childhood education.
Previous experience working in childcare.

Responsibilities

Reflect EmBe’s brand, mission, vision, and values in all interactions.
Model professionalism and appropriate language, take responsibility for actions, and mentor positive behaviors throughout the center.
Plan and implement curriculum and daily activities geared toward kindergarten readiness.
Submit weekly lesson plans covering all areas of growth and development to the curriculum coordinator.
Provide opportunities and support for children to develop self-regulation, emotional, and support skills.
Assess children’s development using age-appropriate milestones.
Create a stimulating learning environment, including room arrangements, bulletin boards, and seasonal decorations.
Maintain a safe, healthy, and clean learning environment inside and outside the classroom.
Accurately complete meal sheets, daily sheets, accident reports, and medication sheets, and communicate daily parent information through childcare software and in person.
Participate in recommended professional development and adhere to licensing standards.
Maintain appropriate staff-to-child ratios and consult the site manager when substitutes are needed or children should be moved to other classrooms.
Greet parents and children warmly upon classroom arrival and departure.
Engage families in communication about children’s well-being and daily activities.
Ensure the safety and well-being of each child and treat everyone with dignity and respect.
Remain current on mandatory training hours.
Perform other duties as assigned.