Lead Teacher
Responsibilities:
· Submit to various background checks including those completed through the Department of Human Services and the Michigan State Police Department
· Be mentally and physically capable of caring for a large group of children alone in a classroom
· Possess a strong work ethic, be punctual, and have minimal absences
· Have an awareness of the unique needs of young children and have appropriate expectations
· Be able to kneel, bend, squat, lift, push, pull, and carry children up to 70lbs
· Ensure the safety and well-being of each child by responding to their emotional, social, and physical needs as well as their educational needs
· Utilize developmentally appropriate practice and best practice methods at all times by planning daily activities and lesson plans
· Be a positive role model for all care giving staff and children
· Provide excellent customer service according to the standards of the Child Development Center
· Be the primary caregiver for up to four children in the classroom
· Assist children with activities of daily life (restroom use, diapering, hand washing)
· Appropriately supervise children while keeping them safe at all times
· Establish a professional level of rapport with each family in order to provide quality care and friendly service
· Supervise teacher aides in the classroom and ensure they are following program policy and customer service expectations
· Train any teacher aides in the classroom and direct them as to what duties need to be carried out throughout the day
· Conduct child assessments and facilitate parent-teacher conferences 2 times per year
· Attend and engage in occasional parent participation events and other events that may be on nights and/or weekends
· Prepare monthly parent newsletters and weekly lesson plans according to policy
· Be responsible for daily sheets and the daily activities pertaining to eating, sleeping, and diaper changing
· Maintain a professional self-image and project the values of the organization at all times
· Complete 24 hours of professional development yearly
· Other duties assigned as deemed appropriate by the Program Director
Qualifications:
· Possess 18 CEUs in early childhood, a CDA, an Associate’s degree in early childhood education or child development
· Lead infant teachers must have 4.5 CEUs in infant/toddler
· Be at least 19 years of age
· CPR, First Aid, and Blood Borne Pathogen certified or obtain upon hire
Work Hours: Full time. Monday thru Friday. Variable schedule between 6:00 am – 6:00 pm.
Philosophy:
Ensures the safety and well-being of each child by responding to their emotional, social, and physical needs as well as educational needs. Utilize developmentally appropriate and best practice methods at all times. Be warm and nurturing with children and a positive role model for all care giving staff as well as the children. Provide excellent and professional customer service according to the standards of the CDC.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $15.00 - $16.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
