Lead Teacher

Easterseals Bluegrass•Lexington, KY

69d

About The Position

The Lead Teacher provides a safe, nurturing classroom environment that supports children’s social, emotional, physical, and intellectual development. The teacher designs and implements developmentally appropriate curriculum in accordance with Creative Beginnings Child Development Center guidelines, builds positive relationships with children, families, and colleagues, and maintains children’s safety and supervision at all times. The role includes planning and delivering daily learning activities tailored to the interests and needs of each class and age group; maintaining classroom order and actively participating in children’s activities; observing and documenting children’s experiences; communicating with families through daily reports and conferences; and supporting attendance, meals, and arrival and departure procedures. The teacher also participates in required training, center meetings, and parent events, and maintains confidentiality and professional conduct.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Commonwealth Child Care Credential, CDA, or early childhood education credential or qualification.
At least 1 year of childcare experience.
Excellent communication skills.
Must be at least 18 years old under state childcare requirements.

Nice To Haves

CPR and First Aid certifications are recommended.

Responsibilities

Provide and maintain an environment that supports children’s physical, emotional, social, and mental growth.
Become familiar with each child, their needs, and their family background and home environment.
Prepare weekly lesson plans and post them in the computer room by Monday morning and on the classroom parent board.
Plan and carry out daily teaching programs and learning activities appropriate to the interests and needs of each class and age group.
Maintain classroom order using age-appropriate teaching techniques; visually supervise children in the classroom and on the playground, monitor noise levels, and actively participate in activities at the children’s level.
Record significant incidents and experiences in each child’s portfolio.
Prepare daily reports for each child and keep parents informed about classroom and program events.
Work with the Director to hold individual family conferences as needed, at least twice yearly.
Maintain confidentiality and high ethical standards when working with children and families.
Attend at least 15 hours of state-required yearly training and additional training as required by the Director; participate in CPR and First Aid training when required.
Maintain daily attendance totals for the food program; serve breakfast, lunch, and snacks; prepare meals as applicable; and maintain and submit meal records as required.
Conduct oneself professionally and keep matters regarding children confidential.
Attend parent meetings, programs, conferences, and faculty and staff meetings unless excused by the Director.
Coordinate children’s morning arrival and afternoon departure, ensuring parents sign children in and out; never leave a child unattended.