Lead Teacher- First Friends Early Learning Ministry

Overview

First Friends Early Learning Ministry is under the mission and outreach of The Wabash First United Methodist Church. It is the mission of First Friends to provide a Christ-centered environment that allows children to reach their fullest potential through positive, rich, and meaningful experiences. The Lead Teacher is responsible for coordinating the curriculum and managing the day-to-day operational activities of the classroom.

Teachers must understand children's cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development in order to ensure a safe and stimulating classroom environment where children are actively engaged and encouraged to succeed. The Lead Teacher must be skilled in communicating with both children and adults in order to meet the needs of the children, effectively guide teacher assistants, and resolve parental concerns.

• Coordinate and implement educational curriculum by developing classroom activities based on developmentally appropriate practices and early learning standards.
• Support children s emotional and social development, encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts.
• Observe, monitor, and keep records of individual children s activities.
• Communicate with children s parents or guardians about daily activities and progress, or other related issues.
• Supervise an assistant teacher in managing classroom processes and relationships with children.
• Ensure all ministry policies and state regulations are met.
• Work with Director to maintain a personal professional development plan to ensure continuous quality improvement.

• Educational Requirements
• Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field preferred, or CDA.
• Must be willing to obtain a minimum of CDA within 6 months of employment.
• Continuing education each year per state guidelines.

• Minimum of 1 year of childcare experience.
• High energy and ability to work well with others in a team environment.
• Strong oral and written communications skills; technology skills.
• A strong understanding of child development.
• Excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification.
• Must clear full background check.
• Must pass health screening.

Interested individuals contact Carolyn Satterfield at:

First Five Alliance is a new shared services program working with local child care providers in order to improve programs for the betterment of the children and staff working with them.