Preschool Lead Teacher

St. Anthony Preschool is currently looking for a Lead Teacher. Ideal candidates will contribute to a highly motivated, collaborative students.

Full-time/12-month

LEAD TEACHER QUALIFICATIONS

• Associate degree in Early Childhood Education or Bachelor’s Degree in a related (preferred) or unrelated field
• Possess strong oral and written communication skills
• Works independently with little direct supervision, works as part of a team, accepts responsibility and is self-motivated, demonstrates strong work ethic, and displays effective multitasking and time management skills.

LEAD TEACHER JOB DESCRIPTION

Plan both long- and short-range activities in accordance with curriculum objectives, developmentally appropriate practice and program philosophy, and weekly themes

· Meet the emotional, social, physical, and cognitive needs of each child

· Maintain a daily routine

· Tend to basic needs of children including, but not limited to, diapering and toileting

· Encourage assistants to contribute to curriculum planning and preparation

· Help with coordination of field trips

· Prepare lesson plans and implement developmentally appropriate activities

· Complete assessment of children's development

· Report progress and concerns of children to parents

· Maintain daily open communication with parents

· Keep accident reports

· Maintain anecdotal records

· Maintain confidentiality

· Report any suspected abuse to supervisor

· Arrange a classroom environment in accordance to program goals and philosophy

· Maintain a safe, clean, and healthy environment

· Inspect, clean, and replace damaged or lost materials

· Attend in-service and monthly staff meetings

· Supervise assistants, aides, and volunteers in the classroom

· Keep all appropriate records up to date, such as attendance, meal counts, and time sheets.

· Meet all applicable licensing and YoungStar regulations

· Assist preschool director in planning and distribution of newsletters and parent communication

· Plan monthly goals for each child

· Meet all guidelines detailed in evaluation specifically planning and preparation, classroom environment, instruction, and professional responsibilities