Lead Teacher

Dawning Point Learning Center, Fredericksburg, VA, US Salary Range: $14.00 To $15.00 Hourly Qualifications Have an endorsement or bachelor’s degree in a child-related field such as, but not limited to, elementary education, nursing, or recreation, from a college or university. A one year early childhood certificate from a college or university that consists of at least 30 semester hours and 3 months experience. A child development credential by an approved organization. A teaching diploma from an internationally or nationally recognized Montessori organization. Have six months of supervised programmatic experience. First aid and CPR certified. Have reliable transportation to and from work. Able to work 8-9 hour shifts or split shift hours (3-4 hours, take a break and return for 3-4 hours). Committed to teaching, lesson planning, & administrative set-up and mission of learning center. Able to pass random drug testing, as requested. Able to personally acquire and purchase a Child Protective Service Background Check and Virginia State Police Background Check. Able to acquire and fund a negative tuberculosis screening or test. Able to work part time or full time. Must have ability to relate well to children and adults (parents as well as other staff members) and supervise one or more assistant teachers. Responsibilities Teaching a class of children in a manner consistent with the philosophy and the goals of the center. This includes: Treating each child with dignity and respect. Planning activities that encourage each child’s growth in the areas of emotional, social, cognitive, and physical development. Recognizing and considering the individual needs of each child in relation to cultural and socio-economic background, disabilities, special talents and interests, style and pace of learning. Helping children learn to think creatively, solve problems independently, and respect themselves and others. Being responsible for the arrangement, decor, and learning environment in the classroom, keeping in mind that work done by the children should take precedence over decorations made by adults. Responsible for upkeep of educational materials and equipment (remove equipment needing repairs). Being responsible for reporting to the director any equipment repairs or replacements needed, maintenance needed in the room or elsewhere in the building or on the playground, and supplies that need to be reordered. Planning and carrying out conferences with the parents of the children in the class. Keeping records on the children’s development. Generally promoting a good rapport among staff members. Attending all staff meetings and programs sponsored by the center. Actively seeking to continuously update skills by attending outside workshops and conferences whenever possible, by becoming active in professional organizations, and by constantly seeking new ideas and materials for use in the classroom with the children or to share with other staff members. Maintaining the records that are required by center policy. Maintaining strict confidentiality regarding children and their families. Maintaining professional conduct and attitudes in working with parents, staff, visitors, and the general public. Administrative upkeep and confidentiality of student files, reporting of necessary updates on documentation. #J-18808-Ljbffr Dawning Pt -garrison