Certified Lead Teacher

Job Description

Job Description

Roles, Responsibilities, and Essential Duties

• Planning the program, including daily and long range lesson plans.
• Implementing the curriculum and daily activities.
• Supervising and managing the classroom.
• Maintaining a safe environment at all times.
• Maintaining professional attitudes and loyalty to the school.
• Conducting twice yearly parent conferences with all parents.
• Preparing progress reports 3 times a year for all children.
• Writing and preparing all school reports for children who are transferring to other schools.
• Writing observations for children and maintaining an observation book.
• Participating in professional workshops that work for the improvement of early childhood education.
• Leading weekly team meeting for classroom planning and updates.
• Maintaining confidentiality about children, their families, and other employees outside the school.
• Conducting yearly screenings of all children.
• Supervising outside play yard activities.
• Meet with supervisor (director) weekly.
• Submit weekly lesson plans to director.
• Familiar with Google Classrooms

Qualifications/Educational Requirements

• Certified with a Master’s or Bachelor's Degree in ECE or in a program which will guarantee permanent certification at its completion.
• Must have 2+ years of experience in Early Childhood;
• Must have significant experience working as an Assistant Teacher in Early Childhood
• Must have 1+ years of experience working with children ages 3-5 years old
• Must be DOI Fingerprinted/ PETS
• Must be able to pass the state background check
• Current CPR/First Aid Training a plus
• Current DOE & DOH mandated trainings a plus
• Must be able to relate well to children and employees
• Must be willing to fulfill responsibilities in accordance with the school’s educational philosophy

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• Ability to work independently and as a team
• Ability to take initiative in work assignments
• Ability to work flexible hours and be flexible with the children
• Must be highly organized
• Must have the ability to prioritize workload
• Must be Creative
• Must be Patient
• Knowledge of Google Classroom preferred
• Must have a good sense of humor and enjoy working with children
• Additional skills in music, dance, sports, etc. a plus
• Must be able to use tablet and online applications
• Must be able to communicate effectively with parents and teaching team
• Must have basic technology skills
• Ability to use a tablet & Apps
• Work experience providing services to children and families.
• Writing sample required

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift and bend up to 50lbs
• Ability to get down on the floor and play outside with the children

Work Environment
Classroom

Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 35 or 37.5 hours/week between the hours of 7:30am and 6:00pm. Workdays/hours subject to change based on program needs. There is NO remote work allowed.

Travel
Travel may be necessary from one site to another for staff coverage purposes.

ORGANIZATION BACKGROUND
NEG is a division of the FSG holding group and is the largest and leading Health, Wellness, Nutrition and Education management group for all nonprofit social service agencies in the TRI State and nationally. NEG’s reach extends to over 500 different programs and all the work we do revolves around improving health and quality of life through the integration of all the services and programs we offer.