Lead Teacher - North Learning Center
About The Position
A Lead Teacher is responsible for maintaining a safe and healthy learning environment, to promote the positive development of all children. Plans, directs and coordinates the academic and nonacademic activities of the children in our care. Carry out learning objectives for all ages of children in their care/classroom. Greets parents and children at drop off/pick up. Ensures that all daily tasks are completed correctly and in a timely manner, such as diapers/potty training, laundry, cleaning tables, chairs, diapering/toileting areas before and after each use, clean toys at naptime and/or end of each shift, and stocks supplies for the next day. Knows and complies with keeping state mandated child/staff ratios at all times and all other state, federal and Accreditation regulations/standards.
Requirements
- Minimum of 9 College hours related to early childhood OR Minimum of 6 college hours at an accredited college or university and MOA Educational Waiver obtained upon hire OR Current CDA credential (Child Development Associate Credential)
- Excellent customer service skills
- Excellent time management, interpersonal, communication, organization, prioritizing, decision-making and planning skills
- Able to perform in highly stressful situations, including high volume times
- Health Screening required
- Successful annual clearance from Family Care Safety Registry
- An annual TB test required
- At least 18 years of age
- Initial T-Dap immune
- Must obtain Heartsaver Pediatric CPR/FA/AED certification within 30 days of hire
Nice To Haves
- 1-2 Years Related Experience
Responsibilities
- Maintaining a safe and healthy learning environment
- Promoting the positive development of all children
- Planning, directing, and coordinating academic and non-academic activities of children
- Carrying out learning objectives for all ages of children
- Greeting parents and children at drop off/pick up
- Ensuring all daily tasks are completed correctly and in a timely manner (diapers/potty training, laundry, cleaning tables, chairs, diapering/toileting areas, cleaning toys, stocking supplies)
- Complying with state mandated child/staff ratios
- Complying with all other state, federal, and Accreditation regulations/standards
Benefits
- Medical
- Vision
- Dental
- Retirement with Employer Match
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
