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Kids in Action is looking to hire an experienced Pre-School 3's Lead Teacher.
Job Summary
Plans and implements the daily curriculum for children in the classroom. Oversees and coordinates the children’s personal care, hygiene, learning activities, specialized programs and positive guidance. Maintains classroom records and developmental checklist. Ensures that classroom and other play areas are consistently clean and safe. Informs parents of their children’s progress on a daily basis. Supervises and directs activities of assistant teacher assigned to the classroom. Keeps director informed on a timely basis of pertinent issues regarding staff, children, families, and the program.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
Education and Curriculum
- Plans and implements curriculum activities and lesson plans that promote children’s social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development. Implements program schedule for the classroom, outdoor time, meals, snacks, and specials activities.
- Uses positive guidance techniques consistent with state regulations, counsels children when social, academic, or adjustment problems arise
- Keeps accurate and current records of each child’s developmental milestones, student accidents, anecdotal records, and attendance.
- Establishes developmentally appropriate room arrangement, décor, and learning environment in the classroom.
- Plans formal and informal parent conferences with director’s guidance.
- Ensures that daily list of activities is posted for parents. Maintains classroom bulletin boards.
- Maintain “sub” binder in case of absence.
- Has strong working knowledge of Texas Minimum Standards as they pertain to center operations.
Qualifications
The lead teacher must meet or exceed state licensing requirements for age, education, and experience. Must have at least 2 years’ experience working in early education. A Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Associate’s degree in Early Childhood Education, or a CDA is required.
Must be able to repeatedly bend, stoop, and run; must repeatedly lift and carry children. Must be able to effectively interact and communicate with children and parents.
A lead teacher must maintain at least 30 hours of training each year.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $13.00 - $17.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
