Lead Teacher (7871)

The Salvation Army•Naples, FL

19d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for developing, implementing, and supervising the daily aspects of the classroom. The Lead Teacher will maintain the classroom environment, establish positive relationships with children and parents, and work collaboratively with peers. The role involves developing and implementing a balanced enrichment program appropriate for the age group, ensuring activities are developmentally appropriate and support the core curriculum. The Lead Teacher will also assist the Child Care Director with staff planning and curriculum development, provide staff instruction and training, and prepare educational materials. Maintaining an orderly and safe physical environment, training children in emergency procedures, conducting child development assessments, observing and reporting significant behaviors, and maintaining up-to-date children's records are also key responsibilities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education or a closely related field, OR Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university in Early Childhood Education and Two years' experience in early childhood programs, OR Child Development Accreditation and three years' experience in early childhood programs, or any equivalent combination of education and/or experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Teaching Certification from the State of Florida
Level 2 background screening required.
Must agree that they will do nothing as an employee of The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission.

Responsibilities

Develops, implements, and supervises the daily aspects of the classroom.
Maintains the classroom environment.
Establishes a positive and ongoing relationship with children and parents.
Works to maintain a positive teamwork relationship with peers.
Develops and implements a balanced enrichment program appropriate for the age group of children in his/her care according to content needs designated by the director.
Ensures activities are developmentally appropriate and provide support to the core curriculum.
Ensures that standards are maintained in all aspects of classroom planning and function.
Assists Child Care Director with staff in planning and developing curriculum.
Provides staff instruction and training in approved methods and procedures for dealing with children.
Prepares educational materials which are required to implement the daily activity plans.
Maintains an orderly physical environment conducive to the children’s safety, growth, and development.
Ensures that supplies and equipment being used are in good repair and easily accessible to the children.
Trains children in all emergency procedures.
Conducts individual child development assessments and parent conferences for each child enrolled as necessary.
Observes, records and reports significant individual or group behavior.
Maintains up-to-date children’s records and ensures that office staff are kept informed of any changes in parent/child information.