Child Care Lead Teacher

Job Description

Job Description

Seeking a Childcare Teacher to join a team of center based daycare teachers! This individual will plan and present age appropriate activities for children on a daily basis as well as instruct assistant staff.

Responsibilities:

• Instruct infant to preschool aged children in activities designed to promote intellectual and creative growth
• Create a fun, safe, and healthy learning environment following all KDHE and partner requirements
• Provide general care for children such as feeding, diapering, potty training, and comfort for napping
• Follow schedules and routines to ensure adequate physical activity, rest, and playtime
• Train Assistant Teachers on all responsibilities as well as Curriculum and guidance methods
• Establish and maintain positive relationships with students and parents
• Communicate with parents on students' growth and progress daily as well as during conferences
• Create lesson plans that follow Creative Curriculum
• Track development of child's growth and progress in learning
• Maintain positive relationships with various resource agencies

Qualifications:

• Child Development Associate (CDA) certificate preferred
• Previous experience in childcare, teaching, medical, or other related fields preferred
• Knowledge of KDHE licensing, CACFP food program, curriculum based methods, and positive discipline methods preferred
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Must pass KBI background check required by KDHE licensing
• Must complete training prior to engaging in classroom responsibilities