Lead Teacher

CrossWinds Counseling & Wellness • Emporia, KS

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Lead Teacher provides education to severely emotionally disturbed children, using a combination of evidence based social emotional curriculum and activity-based learning opportunities to meet the needs of children. This position assists in planning and implementing effective treatment, guiding and teaching to provide quality care for each child’s social and emotional needs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in early childhood education from an accredited college or university is required.
• Five sessions of observation for no less than 2 ½ consecutive hours per observation in licensed preschool or childcare centers. AND one year of teaching experience in licensed centers or preschools, or one year of supervised practicum in licensed centers or preschools.
• Seven to nine semester hours of academic credit or equivalent training in child development or early childhood education AND three months’ teaching experience in licensed centers or preschools, or one year of supervised practicum in licensed centers or preschools.
• Must complete Case Management Training and provide certificate within 6 months of hire.
• Computer experience in Microsoft Office programs and basic computer fluency.
• Ability to work with persons with serious emotional disturbance.
• Ability to successfully lead and direct a team in an effort to support the agency mission.
• Possess demonstrated interpersonal skills and ability to react effectively in a variety of human service situations.

Responsibilities

• Creates and maintains a safe and engaging preschool classroom environment.
• Responsible for maintaining the program’s compliance with KDHE preschool regulations.
• Monitors and assists classroom aides.
• Co-plans daily group curriculum and education with the Therapeutic Preschool Coordinator.
• Prepares supportive therapeutic activities and other classroom materials.
• Prepares weekly nutritious snack menus; stocks needed snack supplies.
• Assists with relationship building, appropriate expression of emotions and social interactions.
• Maintains communication with preschool families.
• Completes daily progress notes and record keeping pursuant to CrossWinds regulations and KDHE licensure requirements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level