Lead Teacher

Bentonville Child Development Center•Bentonville, AR

16d•Onsite

About The Position

The Lead Teacher is responsible for creating a nurturing and stimulating learning environment for children. This role involves developing and implementing age-appropriate curriculum, fostering positive relationships with children, parents, and staff, and ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of all children in the program. The Lead Teacher also plays a key role in classroom management, documentation, and professional development.

Requirements

BS or BA in ECE or unrelated field
45+ hours of ECE credits
3 years of experience
Demonstrated ability or requisite personal qualities to work well with children and adults
Children's Center Philosophy and Program Expectations
Required First Aid/CPR training

Responsibilities

Place children as the first priority.
Promotes teamwork and shows respect for employees.
Attends scheduled staff and team meetings.
Acquires at least 25 hours of professional development annually.
Develops and maintains relationships with families.
Works to build positive relationships with parents and co-workers.
Communicates effectively with other adults in the program.
Demonstrates respect for parents and co-workers.
Works as a part of a team with concern for the entire program.
Exhibits positive interaction through communication, actions, contact, and responsiveness.
Encourage language development through activities, songs, questions, books and other means.
Utilizes appropriate child guidance.
Provides and makes accessible developmentally appropriate learning materials.
Arranges classroom in such a manner as to encourage children to explore and discover.
Delegates work to Assistant Teacher and Area Support.
Submits building maintenance forms for classroom and facility repairs.
Updates child portfolios to include examples of child work and progress reports.
Completes GROW assessment for each child three times a year.
Uses the assessment results to modify the curriculum to meet the needs of each individual child and the classroom.
Maintains daily schedule while meeting the needs of the children.
Submits supply requests in a timely manner.
Maintains equipment and furnishings to meet quality approval standards.
Conducts parent/teacher conferences.
Maintains a clean, organized, and inviting classroom environment.
Uses the outdoors as part of the learning environment.
Implements curriculum and other learning experiences.
Required First Aid/CPR training in order to perform critical life-saving measures if necessary.
Responsive to Level I, II, and III child safety protocols.
Has a thorough knowledge of and follows emergency plans.
Understands and follows all child supervision policies and procedures.
Records daily attendance.
Records food records, serves children, and models during meal times.
Abides by all health and safety standards.
Checks children for signs of illness or accidents.
Dispenses medication according to procedures.
Follows all HWCEC and DHS policies and procedures.
Maintains professional appearance.
Meets program requirements for attendance.
Maintains professional composure during a busy working day.
Exhibits judgment and independence.
Shows initiative and is open to new ideas.
Other Related Duties as Assigned by Immediate Supervisor.