Lead Teacher

Job Description

Job Description

About This Role

Faith Family Early Learning Center is a gold-rated Step Up To Quality center. Our dedicated team takes pride in providing top-notch care and being part of the ELC family. Employees are employed by Faith Family Church, which offers an excellent benefit package with low deductibles and affordable coverage. We prioritize our staff's well-being, recognizing that caring for children is a challenging yet rewarding job. Our annual staff development day, holidays, and regular coaching sessions are designed to empower our team members. Join us and become part of a exceptional center that truly cares about its employees so they can focus on providing exceptional care for the children!

What You'll Do

• Develop a cohesive teaching team, implement the curriculum, and manage daily classroom operations to ensure a productive and efficient learning environment.
• To create a safe and engaging classroom atmosphere that caters to children's cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development, promoting their overall well-being and academic success.
• To communicate effectively with children and adults, address parental concerns, and provide guidance to teacher assistants to ensure the best possible outcomes for the children.
• Set the bar high by striving for excellence in all aspects of your work, reflecting the vision of Faith Family Church Early Learning Center's Lead Pastors and Director.
• Design and implement educational activities based on developmentally appropriate practices and early learning standards, bringing the curriculum to life in the classroom.
• Lead by example, motivating your teaching team through positive modeling and coaching, empowering them to excel.
• Plan engaging activities that cater to individual and group needs, fostering social, cognitive, and emotional growth in the children.
• Staying connected with parents through regular updates, progress reports, and parent-teacher conferences, ensuring open and effective communication.
• Maintain compliance with all center policies and state regulations, upholding the highest standards of quality and care.
• Ensure a clean and safe environment for the children, adhering to strict hygiene and cleanliness standards, and prioritizing their safety and security.
• Supervise teacher assistants and classroom volunteers, ensuring they follow established protocols and maintain a high level of quality in their work.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records, files, and forms, ensuring seamless communication and record-keeping.
• Develop and maintain a personal professional development plan to continuously enhance your skills and contribute to the center's commitment to excellence.
• Be prepared to take on additional responsibilities as assigned by management.

Requirements

• Minimum of 1 year of professional child care experience.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, along with basic computer skills.
• A high level of energy and the ability to work collaboratively with others (staff, children, and parents) to create a positive and inclusive team environment.
• A strong understanding of child development and its application in the classroom.
• Outstanding leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills, with a proven track record of success.
• Current certification in Infant/Child CPR, First Aid, Child Abuse prevention, and Communicable Disease training.
• Registration with OCCRRA for continuing professional development hours.
• Able to pass a full background check and meet health screening requirements.
• The ability to stand, walk, use hands and fingers, handle objects, tools or controls, speak, and hear at various levels.
• May also require the ability to kneel, bend, squat, or crawl.
• A specific vision ability, including the ability to see up close and at a distance, perceive colors, have peripheral vision, and depth perception.
• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds comfortably.

Nice To Haves

• An Associate’s Degree in early childhood education or a related field of study, with a minimum of 30 credits in ECE; or
• A CDA (Child Development Associate) credential.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Child Care Discount
• Professional Development
• Birthday off paid.
• Shift differential pay for extra shifts worked.