Lead Teacher

Job Description

Job Description

f you are passionate about making a meaningful difference in children’s lives through innovative teaching practices and compassionate support! We value energetic professionals committed to fostering inclusive classrooms where every child can reach their full potential.

This role leads the classroom with intentional routines, sensory‐rich, hands‐on learning experiences, and strong communication with families. The Lead Teacher ensures safety, supports early social‐emotional growth, and models professionalism while guiding assistant teachers and maintaining compliance with licensing standards.

Job Responsibilities Classroom Leadership & Instruction

• Implements high‐quality programming, educational focus, and responsive care in the assigned classroom.
• Maintains consistent supervision of children and ensures a safe, nurturing environment.
• Encourages meaningful engagement, exploration, and interaction throughout the day.
• Plans, evaluates, and implements developmentally appropriate educational activities.
• Prepares the classroom environment and materials according to weekly lesson plans.
• Implements culturally responsive and age‐appropriate activities that support early language, mobility, and sensory development.
• Provides leadership and guidance to other team members within the classroom.
• Serves as a mentor and support to assistant teachers.

Child Development & Support

• Identifies and supports children’s individual differences, developmental needs, and emerging independence.
• Adjusts curriculum, activities, and environment as necessary to support growth.
• Participates in the Response to Intervention (RTI) process.
• Assists with developmental documentation, milestone tracking, and progress updates.

Classroom Operations

• Ensures adequate supplies and resources are available.
• Maintains a clean, safe, and organized classroom environment.
• Monitors classroom management including ratios, attendance, mealtime, diapering/toileting transitions, resting, and daily schedules.
• Supports smooth transitions between activities and routines.

Professionalism & Compliance

• Abides by and enforces all company policies and procedures.
• Displays enthusiasm, professionalism, and a nurturing demeanor at all times.
• Participates in team efforts to achieve the company’s mission and vision.
• Maintains 24 professional development hours or 8 college credits annually.

Education & Experience Requirements

Candidates must meet one of the following:

• High School Diploma/Equivalent
• CDA or credits toward an Associate’s or Bachelor’s in Early Childhood Education
• 45 professional development hours
• 3–6 ECE college credits preferred

Ideal Candidate Qualities

The ideal individual for this position:

• Has strong organizational and time‐management skills
• Possesses a friendly but firm classroom presence
• Thrives in a fast‐paced environment
• Demonstrates excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Shows strong problem‐solving abilities
• Can multitask while maintaining attention to detail
• Can effectively read and write basic English: bilingual is a plus!
• Is adaptable, dependable, and committed to high‐quality early childhood education

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)