Daycare Lead Teacher

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title Head Teacher Salary Range 15-16$ Job Summary Plans individual and group curriculum and activities to stimulate age appropriate learning, while directing the lessons of other instructors. General Accountabilities Participates with program director to provide age appropriate learning opportunities for children within a program. Provides a coordinated program for a classroom of children integrating all required components including basic care, education, social service, nutrition and parent involvement and education. Conducts staff meetings and training sessions in absence of program director. Serves as liaison between teachers and program director. Identifies and recommends appropriate action for problem resolution. Maintains accurate sign-in and sign-out attendance records. Assists program director with file maintenance. Assists in staff scheduling. Assists in ensuring compliance with state licensing regulations regarding adult/child ratio and age and developmentally appropriate activities. Schedules and assigns staff breaks and meal periods. Serves as liaison between parents and program director. Relays information and recommendations to program director. Participates in orientation of new staff. Identifies potential improvements and enhancements to program and recommends corresponding changes in procedure. Gives feedback to program director regarding staff issues. *The company reserves the right to add or change duties at any time. Job Qualifications Education: CDA certification, or willing to obtain one Experience: At least 2 years' teaching experience Skills Excellent verbal and written communication Instructing Active listening Coordination Learning strategies Monitoring