Preschool Lead Teacher - Conway

Pediatrics Plus Website•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 a classroom serving children from birth to age seven, including assessing clients, ensuring treatment plans are implemented, and supervising Classroom Teaching Assistants. The role involves leading and taking part in classroom activities, carrying out daily curriculum and lesson plans, maintaining required reports and billing, and promoting a safe, clean, supportive learning environment. The teacher collaborates with leadership and families, attends center functions, helps train new hires, and follows company policies and applicable regulatory requirements. The position may also include housekeeping duties and other duties as assigned.

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 with 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 follow written, oral, or diagram-based instructions.
Dress appropriately and comply with company dress-code policies.
Ability to maintain regular and punctual attendance and complete tasks in a timely manner.
Physical ability to walk, run, jump, sit, stand, stoop, twist, bend, kneel, crouch, crawl, and use hands and fingers to handle, lift, reach, and feel.
Frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Vision abilities including near and distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
At a Farm location, comfort around standard farm animals, including minimal allergies to touching, smelling, feeding, and engaging with animals.

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 and center time, arrivals and departures, transitions, academic activities, recess, meals, nap time, and other activities assigned by leadership.
Assess clients and ensure their treatment plans are implemented; review plans and suggest changes to the Early Childhood Behavior and Classroom Coach when requested.
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 through curriculum activities and play.
Update, complete, and submit required reports on time; complete classroom billing via deTASO by signing daily.
Supervise Classroom Teaching Assistants and assist in training and supporting new hires assigned to the classroom.
Maintain classroom supplies and ensure client visual supervision and headcounts during transitions.
Promote a positive emotional climate, use approved discipline and behavioral redirection techniques, and maintain an environment that supports preventative discipline and teachable moments.
Engage actively with clients throughout classroom activities, including play, meals, and indoor and outdoor activities that support gross and fine motor development.
Attend and actively participate in job-related center functions, including parent-teacher conferences, parent/team meetings, graduation ceremonies, and training days.
Represent the program positively to parents, visitors, and the public; communicate professionally with clients, families, and team members.
Maintain a clean, safe, healthy, and sanitary learning environment; keep clients clean, change clothing when needed, and disinfect toys and materials daily.
Report health and safety concerns immediately to the Director of Preschool Services or Nurse.
Complete 15 hours of relevant, approved in-service training per fiscal year.
Follow company policies, procedures, and guidelines and applicable requirements from regulatory agencies, including EIDT, Arkansas Childcare Licensing, and the Arkansas Health Department.
Protect client and team-member confidentiality and respond to information requests according to clinic policy.
Participate in one-on-one meetings with the leader and perform housekeeping or other assigned duties as needed.