Preschool Lead Teacher - Van Buren

Are you passionate about helping children succeed? Do you want to join a team of dedicated professionals committed to creating an environment where children thrive? At Pediatrics Plus, we work to empower children to conquer their world.

Pediatrics Plus is a specialized pediatric healthcare provider. We are committed to helping children succeed in all stages of life through evidence‑based therapy and education, diagnostic services, state‑of‑the‑art facilities, specialized equipment, family support, and community investment.

The Classroom Lead Teacher is responsible for the classroom which includes assessing children, ensuring treatment plans are carried out, and supervising the Classroom Teaching Assistants.

• Paid Time Off
• Retirement plan with company matching
• Company Discounts & Incentives
• Company‑provided Paid Training & Professional Development
• Continuing education opportunities
• State of the Art Facilities & Technology

• Manage all aspects of the classroom
• Assess each EIDT child in his/her classroom using the proper assessment tool
• Assist in the development of each child’s Individualized Treatment Plan (ITP)
• Review the ITP and make suggestions of changes to the Curriculum Coordinator
• Ensure the ITP is implemented to maximize the treatment of the children served
• Refer children for additional clinical services as needed (i.e., nutritional, medical, therapy and behavioral issues), in collaboration with the director and any other appropriate administrative staff
• Ensure that required reports are updated, completed and turned in on time
• Ensure the completion of classroom billing via deTASO
• Ensure that visual supervision of the children is maintained at all times
• Ensure a positive emotional climate for the children by showing respect to children and adults through a willingness to help others, by maintaining harmonious interpersonal relations and through the use of appropriate and approved discipline techniques
• Maintain an environment conducive to preventative discipline
• Speak with a well‑modulated, pleasant and caring voice to children, parents and staff
• Attend and actively participate in job‑related center functions
• Represent the program to parents, visitors and the public in a positive way
• Ensure that a clean, safe, healthy and sanitary learning environment is maintained and that children are kept clean, clothing is changed when necessary, and toys and other materials are disinfected each day
• During periods of physical activity, ensure that active involvement is maintained with children to promote gross and fine motor development
• Immediately report any information regarding health and safety concerns to the Assistant Director or Nurse
• Complete required hours of relevant and approved in‑service training per fiscal year
• Be familiar with the company’s policies, procedures and guidelines, as well as those requirements set forth by regulatory agencies, including EIDT, AR Child Care Licensing, and the AR Health Department
• Display concern for the rights of children and families served by the clinic
• Report for work dressed appropriately and complies with company policies regarding dress code
• Ensure confidentiality of children and employee information. Respond to internal and external requests for information according to clinic policy
• May be asked to perform some housekeeping/janitorial functions
• May perform other related and non‑related duties, as assigned
• Complete tasks in a timely manner

• A willingness to work with developmentally at‑risk children (birth to age
  7)
• Ability to collaborate and work on a team
• Ability to engage in a manner that is fun, child‑centered, mindful, and authentic
• Ability to productively react to direction in real‑time
• Ability to adapt approach based on a child’s developmental needs
• Ability to communicate effectively with various stakeholder types (classroom staff, therapists, preschool administration, parents, etc.)
• Willingness to ask questions and seek guidance as needed
• Ability to move freely, quickly, and frequently from a sitting (on the floor or in a chair) to standing position and to lift up to 50 lbs. routinely
• Working knowledge of…