Lead Preschool Teacher

Lead Preschool / Pre-Kindergarten Teacher Position Summary

Under the direction of center administration, the lead teacher develops and executes individual education plans for children ages 3 – 5 years old. The lead teacher ensures their teaching team (assistant teacher and teacher aide) provides a safe and educational learning environment for the children.

• Program Core Features Provide high quality learning environment that incorporates evidence based curriculum and instructional activities
  
  Meet with Early Learning Coordinator on a weekly basis to review classroom and child data Attend and participate in all scheduled trainings in support of ongoing professional development
  
  Provide an enhanced curriculum focused on social-emotional development, early language and literacy, and physical development Self-reflect on own teaching practices and develop a continuous improvement plan based off of self-assessment tool
• Curriculum Implement Creative Curriculum for the Preschool/ Pre Kindergarten classroom
  
  Positively engage with children and use appropriate Conscious Discipline methods, as outlined in CWCC’s policy Perform the functions of this position with a strong understanding of developmentally appropriate practices
  
  Meet with assistant teacher and aide to review lesson plans and individual child goals and assign best teaching practices
  
  Complete and submit required forms in a timely manner, including but not limited to: lesson plans, portfolios, assessments, observations, transition plans
• Assessment Provide ongoing observations and assessment of each child
  
  Maintain documentation of each child’s progress and growth according to Teaching Strategies GOLDReview assessment results and interpret information to identify areas of need within the classroom
• Home-School Connections Conduct two parent-teacher conferences a year to discuss each child’s individual development and progress
  
  Develop educational goals with parents and update as needed Work with the parent during transition times to develop individualized transition goals Communicate regularly with parents by means of parent meetings, daily sheets, etc. Interpret school program to parents to strengthen the understanding of the child’s needs and the importance of an early learning environment for the continued development of the child
• Other Attend staff and parent meetings, and school district coalition meetings as requested
  
  In cooperation with other staff, complete daily cleaning duties Carry out routine duties such as toileting, hand washing, clean- up, and supervision of children at all times
  
  Ensure classroom materials, furniture, and supplies are properly maintained
  
  Any other duties assigned by center administration

• Associate’s Degree in E.C.E.
• Experience teaching in an early learning environment

• Bachelor’s Degree in E.C.E.
• Knowledge of Creative Curriculum
• Experience teaching in an early learning environment

• Ability to lift 25-35 lbs
• Ability to walk, kneel, sit, and stand for long periods of time

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Employee discount on child’s tuition
• 401(k) with up to 5% matching
Paid time off
• Professional development

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