Childcare Lead Teacher

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionBenefits: Employee discountsOpportunity for advancementPaid time offTraining & developmentCompetitive salary 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 requirementPerforms other duties as requested by the Director and/or OwnerSkills & Abilities: Demonstrates integrity, honesty, and professionalismKnowledge and understanding of all current applicable child care regulationsExcellent customer service skillsAbility to problem solve, manage conflictStrong communication skills, both verbal and writtenExcellent time management skillsAbility to work flexible schedule consistent with hours of operation, and ability to adapt hours to the needs of the businessProficient in basic computer skills, including Microsoft OfficeAbility to balance multiple priorities.Qualifications: Must meet state licensing requirements for education and experience by DCDEE- Credentialed as a lead teacherKnowledge of Early childhood education curriculumDocumentation of a clean background checkEducation required: Associates Degree or HigherMust meet minimum State requirements with documentation from DCDEE