Lead Teacher

CHILDRENS HARBOR•Suffolk, VA

8h•Onsite

About The Position

At Children’s Harbor, the team is committed to improving the lives of children and families through comprehensive early care and education services, recognizing that this commitment begins with their teachers. The organization prides itself on investing in all teachers and staff members, offering career development opportunities like technical training and personal development resources such as burnout prevention training. Children's Harbor encourages early education professionals to join their team, emphasizing a supportive environment.

Requirements

Dependable and reliable in attendance.
Meets/exceeds licensing requirements including TB Test and Background Check.
Has physical abilities to perform the required job duties with or without accommodations.
High school diploma or equivalent.

Nice To Haves

Early Childhood Certificate
CDA
Early Childhood Degree
Experience working in a licensed facility.
Current Medication Administration Training (MAT)

Responsibilities

Provide parents with adequate information about their child’s development and activities through daily contact, regular parent conferences, and specially arranged conferences as needed.
Maintain accurate supervision and records on all children, which includes attendance, behavior, accidents, assessments and evaluations, health, and all aspects of their development.
Sustain a positive and supportive attitude toward both children and adults to ensure a health and team-oriented workplace environment.
Plan and implement developmentally appropriate lesson plans and activities which effectively meet the physical, social, emotional, and intellectual needs of each child.