Preschool Co Lead Teacher

Amazing Explorers Academy•Ponte Vedra Beach, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Preschool Co-Lead Teacher implements classroom curriculum and supervises and manages children in the classroom. The teacher supervises assistant teachers and children, ensuring activities and curriculum follow the Director’s requirements. The role includes assessing children’s growth and areas for improvement, holding formal meetings with parents, and guiding team members in understanding Amazing Explorers Academy policies, procedures, and expectations.

Requirements

Must be at least 21 years old.
Must possess a CDA or higher in Early Childhood Education, with 45 hours of training in Early Childhood Education/Child Development.
Must meet all state requirements for the position.
Pleasant and friendly demeanor and an outgoing personality.
Highly professional and dependable.
Must interact appropriately with students of all ages and skill levels, as well as parents, coworkers, and management.

Nice To Haves

Classroom teaching experience in an accredited early childhood facility.

Responsibilities

Maintain the classroom’s appearance, cleanliness, and safe environment.
Complete academy and classroom paperwork, including daily notes, student accident reports, and attendance reports.
Attend and participate in staff meetings, academy events, and parent meetings as requested.
Help and supervise children during all activities.
Counsel children when social, academic, or adjustment problems arise.
Prepare and implement classroom lesson plans, programs, and schedules.
Develop, plan, and prepare instructional aids and materials for classroom activities.
Help children during mealtimes and with cleanup.
Ensure classroom and outdoor equipment is in good working condition and properly used and maintained.
Arrange the classroom into well-defined interest areas.
Direct other classroom staff’s activities to help ensure the classroom functions in an orderly manner.
Communicate appropriate information to parents and maintain children’s developmental profiles.
Schedule and conduct parent/teacher conferences throughout the year.
Maintain the family information board and other classroom bulletin boards.
Ensure the classroom medication schedule is followed.
Perform other duties as assigned.