Early Childhood - PS 6 Lead Teacher 5 year olds

Summary

The 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 in order to ensure a safe and stimulating classroom environment where children are actively engaged and encouraged to succeed. The Teacher must be skilled in communicating with both children and adults in order to meet the needs of the children, effectively guide Assistant Teacher, and resolve parental concerns.

Duties

• Coordinate and implement educational curriculum by developing classroom activities based on developmentally appropriate practices and early learning standards and the philosophy of the program
• 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 Assistant Teacher 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.

Requirements

• BS, BA, or MA in Child Development, Early Childhood Ed, Elementary Education
• Teaching experience in pre K or kindergarten.
• 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.
• Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification.
• Must clear full background check and must pass health screening.
• Associate’s Degree in early childhood education or related field of study with a minimum of 30 Credits in ECE.
• Requirements include the ability to take frequent walks, use hands and fingers, handle objects, tools or controls, talk to and hear voices at many levels. May also be required to kneel, bend, squat or crawl.
• A specific vision ability will be required including the ability to see up close and up to a certain distance, to see colors, have peripheral vision and depth perception.
• Excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

Nice To Haves

5+ years teaching experience in pre K or kindergarten

Benefits

Work hours Monday Friday 8:30-2:00

Calendar closely follows local public school annual calendar (164 instructional days, 10 in-service days, 28 holidays for a total 202 days for employee contract)

opportunity to earn extra money working Stay and Play after school 1:30-2:30

Paid holidays: Labor Day, 5 days fall break, 3 days Thanksgiving, 10 days Christmas, New Year's, Martin Luther King, Presidents', 5 days spring break, 2 days Easter

Working in a Christian environment

Smaller class size than DHS maximum

Small preschool with 6 classes