LEAD TEACHER

Covenant Health•Knoxville, TN

About The Position

Provides developmentally appropriate educational opportunities for the children in the classroom. Education activities should be developed to prepare children for next classroom.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Proven experience in development of specific area.
One to three (1-3) years of childcare experience preferred.
Maintain required training hours per DHS guidelines annually and as a new employee.
Infant-Child CPR and First Aid certification required or must be attained during employment. Renewed every three (3) years.

Responsibilities

Plans, implements, and evaluates the curriculum of Nanny’s Edu-Care Center for the age group assigned.
Implements the personal safety program required by the state of Tennessee for the children that are three years old and older.
Works as a team player with specialist, teachers and other suite members.
Exhibits professional behavior; i.e., communication supportive of Nanny’s programming, staff, and administration; coaching staff toward achieving performance expectations; following established conflict resolution process; and pursuit of professional development.
Responsible for health, safety, and operation of the classroom.
Maintains adherence to Knox County Health and Fire Department regulations, DHS licensing standards, and Covenant Health criteria.
Assists administration by using available staff to maintain appropriate ratio.
Meets children’s physical needs consistently through established routines.
Responsible for smooth coordination of daily routines and activities.
Maintains necessary records (Individual Child Information Charts, Daily Developmental Notes, Allergy List, Roll Sheet, Infection and Illness Notification, Bumps and Bruises Report, Task List, Medication Chart, and Notes From Home).
Completes developmental assessments and new parent orientations and assures smooth transition of children as they promote in and out of room.
Establishes daily communication with parents-verbal and written.
Maintains Parent Daily Board, Nanny’s Notes Board, and Daily Activity/Communication Tables.
Posts monthly calendar with themes, special days, assessment schedule, make-up days, etc.
Primary responsibility for conducting parent conferences.
Oversees planning and implementation of activities for children based on developmental assessment and developmentally appropriate practice.
Monitors children’s developmental progress and discusses concerns with Administration.
Assures completion of Developmental Assessments/Quarterly Updates in a timely manner. Portfolios pages as necessary.
Monitors and requests needed supplies.
Works with Administration to equip and arrange classroom.
Assures regular disinfecting and rotation of classroom toys and materials.
Oversees maintenance of the room and notifies front desk to complete work orders.
Completes required referral forms.
Works with Administration to integrate children with special needs.
Attends mandatory staff meetings and trainings when scheduled.
Follows policies, procedures, and safety standards. Completes required education assignments annually. Works toward achieving goals and objectives, and participates in quality improvement initiatives as requested.
Performs other duties as assigned.