The Program Lead Teacher is responsible for developing a cohesive teaching team, 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 to ensure a safe and stimulating classroom environment where children are actively engaged and encouraged to succeed. The Program Lead Teacher must be skilled in communicating with both children and adults to meet the needs of the children, effectively guide teachers and teacher assistants, and resolve parental concerns. The Program Lead Teacher is also responsible for assisting the Center Director in ensuring the health, safety, and quality of education for all children within the center’s care. Under the direction of the Center Director, the Program Lead collaborates with staff to ensure that curriculum and classroom activities are properly delivered, and that the needs of the students and the goals of the center are met appropriately.
· Assume duties of Center Director and Teachers as needed during their absence.
· Collaborate with staff to ensure adherence to quality standards in accordance with Center guidelines and state and local requirements; implement improvements where needed.
· Maintain communication with families and community through appropriate outreach activities.
· Follow all the center policies and state regulations.
· Maintain personal professional development plan to ensure continuous quality improvement.
· Coordinate and implement educational curriculum by developing classroom activities based on developmentally appropriate practices and early learning standards.
· Lead by example; encourage teaching team success through modeling and coaching.
· 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.
· 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.
· Performs other duties as assigned by the Director.
· 2– 5 years of direct professional experience in an early childhood setting.
· High energy.
· Strong oral and written communication skills.
· A strong understanding of child development.
· Excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
· Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification.
· Ability to work well with others.
· Must clear full background check.
· Wisconsin Registry Level 6
· Wisconsin Child Care Foundational Trainings.
Paid holidays and vacations after one year of full-time employment.
