Preschool Lead Teacher - Conway

Pediatrics Plus•Conway, AR

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 is responsible for the classroom, including assessing clients, ensuring treatment plans are carried out, and supervising Classroom Teaching Assistants. The role leads classroom activities, implements curriculum and lesson plans, maintains required records and billing, and promotes a safe, supportive learning environment for children from birth to age seven and their families. The teacher also collaborates with leadership and other clinical services, participates in center functions and training, and follows company policies and applicable regulatory requirements. Compensation starts at $14.18 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.
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 and speak effectively before groups of families or team members.
Ability to apply common-sense understanding to carry out written, oral, or diagrammed instructions.
Dress appropriately and comply with company dress-code policies.
Ability to maintain regular and punctual attendance and complete tasks in a timely manner.
Frequently communicate information and ideas through sight and hearing; regularly walk, run, jump, sit, stand, use hands and fingers, and stoop, twist, bend, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
Frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Required vision abilities include near and distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

Child Development Associate (CDA).
One year of successful classroom experience working with developmentally at-risk clients, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
For work at a Farm location, comfort around standard farm animals, including minimal allergies to touching, smelling, feeding, and engaging with animals.

Responsibilities

Manage and participate in classroom activities, including circle time, curriculum, center time, arrivals and departures, transitions, academic activities, recess, meals, and nap time.
Review client treatment plans and suggest changes to the Early Childhood Behavior and Classroom Coach when requested; ensure plans are implemented to support treatment.
Refer clients for additional clinical services when needed, in collaboration with the Director and appropriate leadership.
Implement, modify, and complete daily lesson plans and curriculum activities, including teaching through play and ensuring Teaching Assistants support instruction.
Ensure required reports are current, complete, and submitted on time; complete classroom billing through deTASO by signing daily.
Keep classroom supplies stocked and maintain visual supervision and headcounts during transitions.
Promote 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.
Actively engage with clients during classroom activities, including moving around the classroom, sitting on the floor, and participating in indoor and outdoor play to promote motor development.
Attend and actively 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; protect client and family rights and maintain confidentiality.
Immediately report health and safety concerns 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 regulatory requirements, including EIDT, Arkansas Childcare Licensing, and the Arkansas Health Department.
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 unrelated duties as assigned.