Early Childhood Lead Teacher

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

· Minimum Level 2 on The Practitioner Registry or 2+ years of early childhood experience in a licensed program and/or their CDA, or, BA/Associate Degree in Early childhood Development, or preschool certification through an accredited program.

· Current certification for infant, child, and adult CPR and infant choking response, and standard and pediatric first aid. CPR certification must be completed in a hands-on setting

· Complete facility overview training

· Current on the ECP Practitioner Registry

· Able to lift 45 pounds

· Able to easily maneuver up and down from the floor

· Have sufficient language skills to communicate with children and adults

· Can demonstrate they are of good moral character

· Able to demonstrate they are physically, emotionally, and mentally capable of performing the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations

· Current on MMR and Tetanus Immunizations

TRAINING REQUIREMENTS

Annual Training

· Completion of training hours required to stay current on the ECP Practitioner Registry

· Completion of any training required by The Sunshine Academy Management

SUPERVISORS: Director

JOB OVERVIEW: The Lead Teacher is responsible for implementing developmentally appropriate curriculum (Frogstreet), providing positive classroom management, supervising assistant teachers and floaters, implementing, and encouraging positive child guidance, promoting and maintaining relationships with students and families, promoting and maintaining positive employee relationships, maintaining licensing requirements, cleaning, record keeping, and ensuring safety.

JOB DUTIES

FILES, RECORDS AND DOCUMENTATION

· Name to face checks

· Fill out accident reports as needed

· Maintain cleaning records

· Fill out and send home low supply notices and Oh-No Reports

· Document behaviors, concerns, or delays

· Maintain updated social media posts

· Utilize Procare Connect for documentation

SUPERVISION

· Always ensure safety protocols are implemented and followed by children and staff. Report any unsafe situations to Director immediately

· Never leave a child unattended

· Supervise employees in the following positions: Lead Assistant Teacher, Assistant Teacher, Float

· Ensure teacher/child ratios are always maintained

· Responsible for direct care, protection, supervision, and guidance of children through active involvement or direct/active supervision (being seen and heard)

· Assist children to develop proper restroom habits and handwashing

· Assist children with toilet training and accidents

· Ensure daily class schedules are followed to provide a consistent and balanced program for the children

· Assist children during wind down and rest time

· Ensure and perform proper cleaning of equipment and the facility is completed daily

· Ensure classroom space, outdoor space and equipment usage are used effectively.

· Provide feedback to the Director on possible conflicts, problems, and/or improvements to the program

CLASSROOM AND CURRICULUM

· Provide child guidance using The Sunshine Academy approved guidance techniques

· Encourage and guide children to solve conflicts using conflict mediation techniques

· Encourage and support multicultural and socio-economic diversity

· Encourage and develop self-regulation and coping skills

· Voice concerns about developmental delays or behavioral issues to Director

· Maintain a clean, neat, and orderly work environment

· Rotate center materials quarterly to meet the needs and interests of students

· Frogstreet curriculum implemented and modified to meet the needs of all students

· Plan and implement transition strategies that minimize wait times

· Curriculum posted weekly

· Montana Early Learning Standards (MELS) are met

· Update annual school supply lists

· Purchase and audit of classroom supplies

· Maintain quarterly budget

EMPLOYEE RELATIONS

· Dependable and reliable, organized, and trustworthy

· Punctual, on time, prepared, minimal call-outs

· Energetic and positive

· Lead by example and ensure an environment of professionalism, moral integrity, high work ethic, respect, and diversity for the employees

· Notify the Program Manager/Director of special events or earned parties

· Practices ethical conduct as outlined in the NAEYC Code of Conduct

· Work with Lead Assistant Teachers to create and maintain an environment of consistency

· Support Lead Assistant and Assistant Teachers in meeting their professional needs

· Maintain an open line of communication with supervisor regarding staff concerns

· Maintain employee confidentiality

· Report any employee accidents to the supervisor

· Addresses staff concerns directly per communication standard

PARENT/CLIENT RELATIONS

· Maintain positive parent communication

· Schedule special events (open house, Christmas Concert, parent events)

· Weekly touch point/contact with parents

· Notify parents of accidents/incidents

· Assist with outside agencies in meeting developmental milestones

· Assist parents who have questions or concerns with their child’s care or direct them to the Program Manager/Director

· Maintain an open line of communication with the Program Manager/Director regarding all parent concerns

· Maintain child and client confidentiality

· Send parent messages through Procare Connect

LICENSING REQUIREMENTS

· Proactively ensure all licensing requirements are always met

· Assist in performing all drills and safety requirements of The Sunshine Academy Risk Management Policies

· Assure all Health Department requirements are always met

BUILDING AND GROUNDS

· Monitor facilities for any safety issues and notify the supervisor of any hazards.

· Monitor facilities for any items needing repairing or replacement, repair if possible or notify the Program Manager/Director

MISCELLANEOUS DUTIES

· Uphold all The Sunshine Academy policies and procedures

· Submit timely requested reports and information to the Director

· Assist supervisor when needed with various projects

· Serve as an advocate for The Sunshine Academy and promote positive public relations.

· Attend staff meetings

· Complete all other duties as assigned by the Director

Our new center is projected to open June 3rd. This position will start before our opening to include onboarding and training opportunities.