Lead Preschool Teacher Job Description Template
Our company is looking for a Lead Preschool Teacher to join our team.
Responsibilities:
- Communicate positively with students, parents and staff;
- Create and deliver lesson plans, implement school curriculum, and assess developmental needs of students;
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Director;
- Establish and maintain daily open communication and cooperative relationships with each child’s family;
- Meet all applicable licensing regulations and follow the LFDP’s policies and procedures;
- Teacher communicates regularly with parents, in person and through the use of technology, meeting (or exceeding) parent expectations;
- Committing to continuing education;
- Proficiency with classroom technology (e.g., interactive white board, computers, etc.);
- Work as a team member;
- Nurturing Teaching Style;
- Children’s daily activity/observation sheet completion;
- Family engagement childcare passion;
- Staff meetings and training attendance;
- Affectionate and respectful children, parent and staff interactions;
- Record keeping and daily health checks.
Requirements:
- A Bachelor’s degree or higher in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Child Development;
- Strong organizational skills;
- Previous experience as an Early Childhood Education Teacher, in a licensed preschool or early development center;
- the ability to comply in all respects with all applicable laws and regulations relating to childcare;
- the ability to keep children within sight and sound supervision at all times;
- the ability to handle crisis situations, including assisting in evacuating the building during emergencies; and;
- the ability to understand and support the education program using “learning through play” philosophy;
- the ability to communicate effectively and professionally with school personnel, children and parents;
- Dependability and maturity;
- Experience working with DCFS licensed programs;
- An Associate’s degree or higher in a related field, including 18 semester hours of completed coursework related to young children birth to age 8;
- An Associate’s degree or higher in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Child Development or a related field;
- A current CDA or Early Childhood Teaching Credential;
- Must be able to obtain a full medical clearance;
- Must be willing to undergo a comprehensive background check.