Lead Teacher

CHILDRENS HARBOR•Chesapeake, VA

9h•Onsite

About The Position

Children’s Harbor is dedicated to enhancing the lives of children and families through comprehensive early care and education services. The organization prioritizes its teachers and staff, offering a range of development opportunities including technical training and resources for personal well-being like burnout prevention training. Children's Harbor aims to foster a supportive and team-oriented environment for early education professionals, encouraging creativity and a family-like atmosphere.

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.