Preschool Lead Teacher - Arkadelphia

Pediatrics Plus Website•Arkadelphia, AR

15d•Onsite

About The Position

Pediatrics Plus is a specialized pediatric healthcare provider committed to helping children succeed through evidence-based therapy and education, diagnostic services, state-of-the-art facilities, specialized equipment, family support, and community investment. The Classroom Lead Teacher is responsible for the classroom, which includes assessing children, ensuring treatment plans are carried out, and supervising the Classroom Teaching Assistants. Pediatrics Plus provides all necessary training and opportunities for professional development to help employees grow in their careers.

Requirements

A willingness to work with developmentally at-risk children (birth to age 7)
Ability to collaborate and work on a team
Ability to engage in a manner that is fun, child-centered, mindful, and authentic
Patience, positivity, & resilience
Ability to productively react to direction in real-time
Ability to adapt approach based on a child’s developmental needs
Ability to communicate effectively with various stakeholder types (classroom staff, therapists, preschool administration, parents, etc.)
Willingness to ask questions and seek guidance as needed
Ability to move freely, quickly, and frequently from a sitting (on the floor or in a chair) to standing position and to lift up to 50 lbs. routinely
Working knowledge of computer technology: Windows operating systems, iOS, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to handle multiple tasks in a very busy environment
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, policies, and other company documents
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
Ability to speak effectively before groups of families or employees of organization
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form
High school diploma or equivalent
At least one year of successful experience in a classroom setting working with developmentally at-risk children or equivalent combination of education and experience

Nice To Haves

CDA preferred

Responsibilities

Manage all aspects of the classroom
Assess each EIDT child in his/her classroom using the proper assessment tool
Assist in the development of each child’s Individualized Treatment Plan (ITP)
Review the ITP and makes suggestions of changes to the Curriculum Coordinator
Ensure that the ITP is implemented to maximize the treatment of the children served
Refer children for additional clinical services as needed (i.e., nutritional, medical, therapy and behavioral issues), in collaboration with the director and any other appropriate administrative staff
Ensure that required reports are updated, completed and turned in on time
Ensure the completion of classroom billing via deTASO
Maintain classroom supplies
Ensure that visual supervision of the children is maintained at all times
Ensure a positive emotional climate for the children by showing respect to children and adults through a willingness to help others, by maintaining harmonious interpersonal relations and through use of appropriate and approved discipline techniques
Maintain an environment conducive to preventative discipline
Speak in a well modulated, pleasant and caring voice to children, parents and staff
Attend and actively participates in job-related center functions
Represent the program to parents, visitors and the public in a positive way
Ensure that a clean, safe, healthy and sanitary learning environment is maintained and that children are kept clean, clothing is changed when necessary, and toys and other materials are disinfected each day
During periods of physical activity, ensures that active involvement is maintained with children to promote gross and fine motor development
Immediately report any information regarding health and safety concerns to the Assistant Director or Nurse
Complete required hours of relevant and approved in-service trainings per fiscal year
Is familiar with the company’s policies, procedures and guidelines, as well as those requirements set forth by regulatory agencies, including EIDT, AR Child Care Licensing, and the AR Health Department
Display concern for the rights of children and families served by the clinic
Report for work dressed appropriately and complies with company policies regarding dress code
Ensure confidentiality of children and employee information. Responds to internal and external requests for information according to clinic policy
May be asked to perform some housekeeping/janitorial functions
May perform other related and non-related duties, as assigned
Complete tasks in a timely manner