Childcare Lead Teacher

Benefits: Employee discounts Opportunity for advancement Paid time off Training & development Job Description Lead Teacher Job Summary: Instructs children in activities according to an approved curriculum designed to promote social, emotional, physical, and intellectual growth. Establishes and maintains a safe and healthy learning environment. Essential Functions / Job Responsibilities: Instructs children in age appropriate activities according to a curriculum lesson plans that is consistent with the philosophy and goals of the Center and Company. Sets up and maintains the classroom to ensure a safe, fun and age appropriate learning environment. Takes appropriate steps to clean and sanitize classroom, materials, and restrooms. Ensures classroom is clean and ready for tours at all times and makes the classroom available for tours for prospective families. Treats the children with dignity and respect, displaying friendly, enthusiastic and caring behavior, while guiding them in a positive manner and teaching them to respect themselves and others. Recognizes and considers the background, special talents and interests, style and pace of learning of each child and provides developmentally appropriate activities. Establishes and maintains a safe and healthy learning environment. Reports any injuries or accidents to Management immediately and completes necessary forms. Supervises the children as required by the Center and state regulations. Participates with children in activities in classroom and playgrounds appropriate. Plans and conducts parent conferences; provides daily written feedback to parents as appropriate. Partners with Center Director and/or Owner on any parent follow-up and communication. Maintains confidentiality of all information on children and their families. Reports suspected abuse or neglect as mandated by state regulations. Attends all staff meetings, training sessions, meetings and programs as requested by the Director and/or Owner. Commitment to complete annual state licensing training requirement Performs other duties as requested by the Director and/or Owner Skills & Abilities: Demonstrates integrity, honesty, and professionalism Knowledge and understanding of all current applicable child care regulations Excellent customer service skills Ability to problem solve, manage conflict Strong communication skills, both verbal and written Excellent time management skills Ability to work flexible schedule consistent with hours of operation, and ability to adapt hours to the needs of the business Proficient in basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office Ability to balance multiple priorities. Qualifications: Must meet state licensing requirements for education and experience by DCDEE- Credentialed as a lead teacher Knowledge of Early childhood education curriculum Documentation of a clean background check Education required: Associates Degree or Higher Must meet minimum State requirements with documentation from DCDEE #J-18808-Ljbffr