Preschool LEAD Teacher

Overview

The Learning Barn Childcare Center & Preschool, LLC

• Coordinate and implement educational curriculum by developing classroom activities based on developmentally appropriate practices and early learning standards.
• Supervise children at all times for their safety and the safety of others.
• Lead by example; encourage teaching team success through modeling and coaching within the preschool program
• Plan individual and group age-appropriate activities to actively engage children and encourage social, cognitive and emotional growth.
• Maintain frequent communications with parents through informal discussions, progress reports, and parent-teacher conferences.
• Use Center app (will train) to communicate with parents and share child s work.
• Ensure all center policies and state regulations are met.
• Ensure a healthy classroom environment - including maintaining appropriate hygiene and cleanliness standards and safety and security of children.
• Supervise teacher assistants and classroom volunteers to ensure they are following planned activities, hygiene and safety standards.
• Maintain accurate records, forms and files.
• Maintain personal professional development plan to ensure continuous quality improvement.
• Maintain a clean and organized classroom.
• Hold team meetings for planning and reflection.
• Stock the classroom with supplies as needed.
• Keep toys, mats appropriately sanitized, according to CDC and state licensing regulations.
• Attend required meetings, as scheduled
• Participate in extracurricular activities such as Open House, Parents Evening/weekend Events, etc.
• Attend professional development as required.

• Strong oral and written communication skills and basic computer skills.
• High energy and the ability to work well with others (staff, children, and parents) and to foster a team environment.
• A strong understanding of child development.
• Excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification or willing to obtain
• Ability to lift 40lbs
• Enjoy working with children
• 2+ years experience at a Licensed Chilcare Center

• Experience working with children with ASD

• Retirement plan
• PTO
• Paid Holidays
• Sick time