Lead Teacher

Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary

• Plans individual and group curriculum and activities to stimulate age appropriate learning, while directing the lessons of other instructors.

General Accountabilities

• Participates with program director to provide age appropriate learning opportunities for children within a program.
• Provides a coordinated program for a classroom of children integrating all required components including basic care, education, social service, nutrition and parent involvement and education.
• Conducts staff meetings and training sessions in absence of program director.
• Serves as liaison between teachers and program director.
• Identifies and recommends appropriate action for problem resolution.
• Maintains accurate sign-in and sign-out attendance records.
• Assists in ensuring compliance with state licensing regulations regarding adult/child ratio and age and developmentally appropriate activities.
• Serves as liaison between parents and program director.
• Relays information and recommendations to program director.
• Identifies potential improvements and enhancements to program and recommends corresponding changes in procedure.

*The company reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.

Job Qualifications

Education: Associates' degree minimum or a CDA

Experience: At least 2 years' teaching experience

Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Instructing
• Active listening
• Coordination
• Learning strategies
• Monitoring