Early Childhood - Lead Teacher

Job Description

Job Description

About This Role

Lov N Care Children's Academy is looking for a full time Lead Teacher. We offer competitive pay based on registry level, education and experience. Our Teachers are responsible for developing and implementing the curriculum, managing the day-to-day operational activities of the classroom. Teachers must understand children's cognitive, social, emotional and physical development in order to ensure a safe and stimulating classroom environment where children are actively engaged and encouraged to succeed. The Teacher must have either a Bachelors or Associates Degree and be skilled in communicating with both children and adults in order to meet the needs of the children, effectively guide teacher assistants, and resolve parental concerns, and the other responsibilities as a lead Teacher.

• Coordinate and implement educational curriculum by developing classroom activities based on developmentally appropriate practices and early learning standards
• Lead by example; encourage teaching team success through modeling and coaching.
• Plan individual and group age-appropriate activities to actively engage children and encourage social, cognitive and emotional growth.
• Maintain frequent communications with parents through informal discussions, progress reports, and parent-teacher conferences.
• Ensure all center policies and state regulations are met.
• Ensure a healthy classroom environment - including maintaining appropriate hygiene and cleanliness standards and safety and security of children.
• Supervise teacher assistants and classroom volunteers to ensure they are following planned activities, hygiene and safety standards.
• Maintain accurate records, forms and files.
• Maintain personal professional development plan to ensure continuous quality improvement.
• Balance your teaching between logical and social exercises
• Use a wide range of teaching methods (stories, media, indoor or outdoor games, drawing etc.) to enhance the child's abilities
• Evaluate children's performance to make sure they are on the right learning track
• Remain in constant communication with parents and update them on the progress of their children
• Identify behavioral problems and determine the right course of action

• Strong oral and written communication skills and basic computer skills.
• Bachelors Degree/Associated Degree
• High energy and the ability to work well with others (staff, children, and parents) and to foster a team environment.
• A strong understanding of child development.
• Must clear full background check and must pass health screening.
• Requirements include the ability to take frequent walks, use hands and fingers, handle objects, tools or controls, talk to and hear voices at many levels. May also be required to kneel, bend, squat or crawl.
• Excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Must be 18 years of age

• Paid continuing education/college courses with paid homework/classwork time
• Free Tele Health/Tele Therapy
• Free Lunch provided daily
• Paid uniform attire
• Paid planning time
• Paid time off
• Childcare discount