Full Time Lead Toddler Teacher

Job Description

Job Description

Salary: 16-18/hr DOE

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

Minimum Level 2 on The Practitioner Registry or 2+ years of early childhood experience in a licensed program and/or their CDA, or BA/Associate Degree in Early Childhood Development, or preschool certification through an accredited program.

Current certification for infant, child, and adult CPR/AED and infant choking response, and standard and pediatric first aid. CPR certification must be completed in a hands-on setting

Complete facility overview training

Current on the ECP Practitioner Registry

Able to lift 45 pounds

Able to easily maneuver up and down from the floor

Have sufficient language skills to communicate with children and adults

Can demonstrate they are of good moral character

Able to demonstrate they are physically, emotionally, and mentally capable of performing the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations

Current on MMR and Tetanus Immunizations

TRAINING REQUIREMENTS

Annual Training

Completion of training hours required to stay current on the ECP Practitioner Registry

Completion of any training required by The Sunshine Academy Management

SUPERVISORS: Director

JOB OVERVIEW: The Lead Teacher is responsible for implementing developmentally appropriate curriculum, providing positive classroom management, supervising assistant teachers

and floaters, implementing and encouraging positive child guidance, promoting and maintaining relationships with students and families, promoting and maintaining positive employee relationships, ensuring compliance with licensing requirements, maintaining cleanliness, record-keeping, and ensuring safety.

JOB DUTIES

FILES, RECORDS, AND DOCUMENTATION

Name-to-face checks

Fill out accident reports as needed

Maintain cleaning records

Fill out and send home low supply notices and Oh-No Reports

Document behaviors, concerns, or delays

Maintain updated social media posts

Utilize Playground software for documentation and parent relations

SUPERVISION

Always ensure safety protocols are implemented and followed by children and staff. Report any unsafe situations to the Director immediately

Never leave a child unattended

Supervise employees in the following positions: Assistant Teacher, Float

Ensure teacher/child ratios are maintained

Responsible for direct care, protection, supervision, and guidance of children through active involvement or direct/active supervision (being seen and heard)

Follow proper diapering guidelines outlined in the Montana State Licensing Regulations handbook

Assist with toileting, toilet training, accidents, diapering, proper handwashing, and developing hygienic restroom habits

Develop a system for introducing and facilitating toilet training

Ensure daily class schedules are followed to provide a consistent and balanced program for the children

Assist children during wind down and rest time

Ensure and perform proper cleaning of equipment and the facility is completed daily

Ensure classroom space, outdoor space, and equipment usage are used effectively

Provide feedback to the Director on possible conflicts, problems, and/or improvements to the program

CLASSROOM AND CURRICULUM

Provide child guidance using The Sunshine Academy-approved guidance techniques

Encourage and guide children to solve conflicts using conflict mediation techniques

Introduce and develop boundaries and personal space

Encourage and support multi-cultural and socio-economic diversity

Provide reasonable accommodations for children with special needs or disabilities

Encourage and develop self-regulation and coping skills

Voice concerns about developmental delays or behavioral issues to the Director

Maintain a clean, neat, and orderly work environment

Rotate center materials quarterly or as needed to meet the needs and interests of students

Frogstreet curriculum implemented and modified to meet the needs of all students

Plan and implement transition strategies that minimize wait times

Curriculum posted weekly

Montana Early Learning Standards (MELS) are met

Update annual school supply lists

Audit classroom supplies quarterly

EMPLOYEE RELATIONS

Dependable and reliable, organized, and trustworthy

Punctual, prepared, minimal call-outs

Energetic and positive

Lead by example and ensure an environment of professionalism, moral integrity, high work ethic, respect, and diversity for the employees

Notify the Director of special events or earned parties

Practice ethical conduct as outlined in the NAEYC Code of Conduct

Work with Assistant Teachers to create and maintain an environment of consistency

Support Assistant Teachers in meeting their professional needs

Maintain an open line of communication with the supervisor regarding staff concerns

Maintain employee confidentiality

Report any employee accidents to the supervisor

Address staff concerns directly per the communication standard

PARENT/CLIENT RELATIONS

Maintain positive parent communication

Send low supply notices for extra clothes, diapers, pull-ups, etc.

Schedule special events (open house, Christmas Concert, parent events)

Weekly touch point/contact with parents

Notify parents of accidents/incidents

Assist with outside agencies in meeting developmental milestones

Assist parents who have questions or concerns with their childs care or direct them to the Director

Maintain an open line of communication with the Director regarding all parent concerns

Maintain child and client confidentiality

Send parent communication through Playground

LICENSING REQUIREMENTS

Proactively assure all licensing requirements are always met

Assist in performing all drills and safety requirements of The Sunshine Academy Risk Management Policies

Assure all Health Department requirements are always met

BUILDING AND GROUNDS

Monitor facilities for any safety issues and notify the supervisor of any hazards

Monitor facilities for any items needing repair or replacement, repair if possible, or notify the Director

MISCELLANEOUS DUTIES

Uphold all The Sunshine Academy policies and procedures

Submit timely requested reports and information to the Director

Assist the supervisor when needed with various projects

Serve as an advocate for The Sunshine Academy and promote positive public relations

Attend staff meetings

Complete all other duties as assigned by the Director