Overview
We are seeking a passionate and dynamic Lead Teacher to join our educational team, dedicated to fostering an inclusive, engaging, and supportive learning environment for children with diverse needs. As a Lead Teacher, you will serve as a key leader in curriculum implementation, classroom management, and student development. Your role will involve collaborating with families, specialists, and fellow educators to ensure each child's unique learning journey is supported with enthusiasm and expertise. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children while advancing your career in early childhood and special education.
Duties
- Develop and implement comprehensive lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards, incorporating educational technology and instructional modifications for students with disabilities
- Lead classroom activities that promote literacy, math skills, communication, social-emotional development, and behavioral health for children across developmental stages
- Manage classroom behavior using positive behavior management strategies tailored for students with autism spectrum disorders and other neurodevelopmental disorders
- Collaborate closely with speech therapists, behavioral therapists, and other professionals to support individualized education plans (IEPs) and ensure effective instructional modifications
- Conduct ongoing assessments of student progress through standardized testing, formative evaluations, and observation to inform instruction and parent communication
- Maintain detailed documentation of student development, IEP goals, behavioral health records, and compliance with special education law
- Foster strong parent-teacher communication by providing regular updates on student progress and coordinating support strategies
Skills
- Proven experience working with children in early childhood education settings, including preschool or elementary classrooms
- Expertise in special education practices such as curriculum development, behavior management for students with disabilities, and instructional modifications
- Strong knowledge of childhood development principles and neurodevelopmental disorders like autism spectrum disorders
- Proficiency in classroom management techniques that create a safe, inclusive learning environment for diverse learners
- Ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams including speech therapists, occupational therapists, behavioral health specialists, and parents
- Excellent communication skills to clearly convey student progress and educational strategies to families and colleagues
- Familiarity with educational technology tools used for lesson planning, literacy education, math instruction, and assessment purposes
- Understanding of special education laws such as IEP requirements and accommodations necessary for students with disabilities
- Experience mentoring or leading other teachers or teaching assistants in a classroom setting
- Knowledge of behavior therapy techniques and strategies for supporting positive behavioral health outcomes
Join us as a Lead Teacher if you are eager to inspire young learners through innovative teaching practices while supporting their unique developmental needs. Your dedication will empower children to reach their full potential in a nurturing environment where every child is valued.
Pay: $15.00 - $18.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
