Preschool Lead Teacher - Russellville

Pediatrics Plus•Russellville, AR

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Pediatrics Plus is a specialized pediatric healthcare provider that supports children through evidence-based therapy and education, diagnostic services, specialized facilities and equipment, family support, and community investment. The Preschool Lead Teacher leads a developmental preschool classroom, assesses clients, helps ensure treatment plans are carried out, and supervises Classroom Teaching Assistants. The company provides training for the role and opportunities for professional development. The position involves planning and delivering classroom instruction and activities, supporting children’s developmental needs, maintaining a safe and sanitary learning environment, and communicating with families and colleagues. The teacher follows company policies and applicable regulatory requirements, protects client confidentiality, and contributes to center functions and staff training. Compensation starts at $13.70 per hour.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with a wide variety of people.
Ability to work with clients from birth to age seven and families who are at risk.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail and accuracy.
Computer skills, including working knowledge of databases, word processing, spreadsheets, and internet software.
Ability to handle multiple tasks in a busy environment.
Ability to read and interpret safety rules, policies, and other company documents.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to speak effectively before groups of families or company team members.
Ability to understand and carry out instructions in written, oral, or diagram form using common sense.
Dress appropriately and comply with company dress-code policies.
Ability to maintain regular and punctual attendance and complete tasks in a timely manner.
Ability to frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and perform physical activities including walking, running, jumping, sitting, standing, stooping, twisting, bending, kneeling, crouching, and crawling.
Ability to communicate information and ideas through sight and hearing, and vision abilities including near and distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and focus adjustment.

Nice To Haves

Child Development Associate (CDA) credential preferred.
One year of successful classroom experience working with developmentally at-risk clients, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage and participate in classroom activities, including circle time, curriculum, center time, arrivals and departures, transitions, academic activities, recess, meals, and nap time.
Assess clients and review treatment plans; suggest changes to the Early Childhood Behavior and Classroom Coach when requested.
Ensure client treatment plans are implemented to support treatment goals and refer clients for additional clinical services when needed, in collaboration with the Director and appropriate leadership.
Implement, modify, and complete daily lesson plans and ensure Teaching Assistants support teaching activities.
Ensure required reports are current, completed, and submitted on time.
Complete classroom billing through deTASO by signing daily.
Keep classroom supplies stocked and maintain visual supervision and headcounts during transitions.
Maintain a positive emotional climate and use approved classroom management, discipline, engagement, teaching, and behavioral redirection techniques.
Maintain a clean, safe, healthy, and sanitary learning environment; keep clients clean, change clothing when necessary, and disinfect toys and materials daily.
Engage actively with clients during classroom activities, meals, play, and indoor and outdoor activities to promote gross and fine motor development.
Report health and safety concerns promptly to the Director of Preschool Services or Nurse.
Complete 15 hours of relevant, approved in-service training per fiscal year.
Follow company policies and procedures and applicable requirements, including those of EIDT, Arkansas Childcare Licensing, and the Arkansas Health Department.
Protect the rights of clients and families and maintain confidentiality of client and team-member information.
Attend and participate in center functions, including parent-teacher conferences, parent/team meetings, graduation ceremonies, and training days.
Represent the program positively to parents, visitors, and the public.
Participate in one-on-one meetings with the leader and assist with training and supporting new hires assigned to the classroom.
Perform housekeeping or janitorial functions and other related or non-related duties as assigned.