Lead Teacher - South Learning Center

CoxHealth•Springfield, MO

32d•Onsite

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

A minimum of 9 College hours related to early childhood OR MOA Educational Wavier obtained upon hire.
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 such as morning drop off times and during overlap (start of 2nd shift) drop off/afternoon pickup 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 the academic and nonacademic activities of the children.
Carrying out learning objectives for all ages of children in their care/classroom.
Greeting parents and children at drop off/pick up.
Ensuring 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, cleaning toys at naptime and/or end of each shift, and stocking supplies for the next day.
Knowing and complying with state mandated child/staff ratios at all times and all other state, federal and Accreditation regulations/standards.