CDC Lead Teacher; Certified

JOB SUMMARY

• The CDC Lead Teacher will serve as a leader in the classroom, directing Teaching Assistants in specific assignments and daily responsibilities. Responsible for supervising and ensuring the safety and well-being of the children at all times, being alert for the needs and/or problems of the children as individuals and as a group. The Lead Teacher will be familiar with and follow all CDC policies and lead Assistant Teachers though the daily curriculum.

• Overall performance rating of below indicated essential job duties:
• Responsible for the daily planning and execution of all classroom activities as well as outdoor play and time in the gym.
• Coordinate room decoration with seasonal/theme related bulletin boards, photographs, children's art work and other appropriate displays.
• Aware of State and local health department regulated polices and maintains compliance in the classroom as well as supports other areas of the CDC.
• Assists Housekeeping by cleaning classroom counters, cabinets, tables/chairs. Sweeps and mops classroom as needed. Disinfects toys and learning resources in the classroom.
• Handle discipline appropriately and promptly and in accordance with stated policy on discipline. Informs leadership of classroom concerns regarding children, families or team members.
• Maintains communication with parents. Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive and negative situations.
• Report to Site Director or Administrative Director any cases of suspect child abuse or neglect. Contacts appropriate agencies as outlined in policy.
• Serves as a role model in maintaining confidentiality regarding children, families and other team members
• Complete continuting education requirements as required.

• Minimum requirement:
  • High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
  • CPR and First Aid certified annually
  • Current state criminal record check on file
  • Child Development Associate credential; or associate's degree or higher in Early Childhood Education; or completion of either within 12-months
• Preferred qualifications:
  • Previous professional child care or teaching experience

• This job operates in a professional classroom environment routinely using standard office equipment such as computers.
• Occasionally work in outside in mild weather conditions
• The noise level in this position is usually low to moderate.

• Occasionally required to maintain in a stationary position (standing or sitting).
• Frequently required to walk and move about.
• Frequently required to operate a computer and other equipment.
• Frequently required to use fine motor skills to handle and operate instruments/devices.
• Constantly required to lift and/or move items up to 10 pounds.
• Frequently required to lift and/or move items up to 25 pounds.
• Occasionally required to lift and/or move items up to 50 pounds.
• Constantly required to communicate with patients and other care team requiring talking and hearing.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.