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Lead Teacher Job Description Overview: A Lead Teacher at the Goddard School of Matthews is responsible for establishing and maintaining a safe, healthy, and nurturing learning environment. A Lead Teacher is expected to remain in compliance with all state licensing rules and state health and sanitation rules. A Lead Teacher must also remain in compliance with all Goddard Health and Safety Standards and Goddard Education Quality Standards. 

Qualifications: A Lead Teacher must be qualified as such through NC WORKS based upon education and training and must meet the following qualifications: 

  • the ability to understand and support the education program using “learning through play and inquiry” philosophy 
  • the ability to interact closely with children at their level 
  • the ability to keep children within sight and sound supervision at all times 
  • the ability to change children’s diapers and/or assist in toileting (where necessary)
  • the ability to understand and comply with the franchisee’s employment policies
  • the ability to communicate effectively and professionally with school personnel, children and parents 
  • the ability to handle crisis situations, including assisting in evacuating the building during emergencies
  •  the ability to comply in all respects with all applicable laws and regulations relating to childcare An offer of employment may be made contingent on the following: 
  • A current physical examination by a physician documented on the NC Medical Report Form 
  • A TB screening completed and signed off on by a physician, including a current tuberculin test or chest xray if deemed necessary by the physician 
  • An approved criminal record check as required by NC state licensing rules Responsibilities

 A lead teacher’s responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following: 

  • Establish and maintain a safe, healthy and nurturing learning environment o Design an appropriate room arrangement to support the goals and developmental level of the children in the classroom 
  • Develop an appropriate classroom management system to support the goals and developmental level of the children in the classroom
  •  Ensure that classroom equipment is in good repair o Understand and implement The Goddard School® emergency procedure(s) o Promote healthy eating practices at lunch and snack times o Ensure that children are always within state ratio requirements
  • Perform minor cleaning responsibilities (e.g., spills) immediately o Perform major cleaning during times when children are not present
  • Post a classroom schedule that meets the needs of the children and includes a routine and learning opportunities
  • Post and adhere to all GSL Health and Safety policies and procedures 
  • Advance children’s physical and intellectual competence 
  • Adapt program to meet the individual needs of each child o Create a multi-cultural learning environment 
  • Provide a variety of developmentally appropriate activities to engage children in learning
  • Interact with the children to support play, exploration and learning o Encourage children to talk with each other and with the faculty 
  • Present age- and developmentally appropriate expectations for all children o Create a print-rich environment in order for children to learn about books, literature and writing 
  • Encourage creativity through art, music, dramatic play and blocks o Provide a reasonable balance between teacher-directed and child-directed activities
  •  Provide opportunities for both active and quiet play o Implement Wonder of Learning curriculum 
  • Support each child’s social and emotional development and provide positive guidance 
  • Understand and adhere to the school’s Discipline and Behavior Management Policy
  • Plan and implement activities to develop children’s self-esteem and social skills 
  • Plan and implement activities to enable children’s feeling of security 
  • Encourage empathetic and respectful feelings for others, as well as the environment, through positive modeling 
  • Respect cultural and ethnic diversity 
  • Establish positive and effective family relations o Communicate, in a professional manner, with families and faculty 
  • Encourage families to become an integral part of their children’s learning experiences 
  • Provide opportunities (e.g., conferences) in which families are made to feel a part of their children’s learning experiences 
  • Prepare a Daily Sheet for each child 
  • Maintain an electronic portfolio for each child 
  • Maintain the classroom Parent Board 
  • Ensure an effective program, responsive to children’s needs 
  • Assess supplies and materials needed to implement activities 
  • Build teamwork
  • Prepare in advance for lesson plan activities
  •  Manage classrooms according to GSL QA Standards and GSL EQS Standards
  •  Perform child observations and document in their portfolios 
  • Use assessment tools in the Kaymbu app to contribute to each child’s portfolio
  •  Maintain professional commitment 
  • Promote “learning through play and inquiry” philosophy and educational objectives
  •  Support a code of ethical conduct
  • Pursue professional development/continuing education
  • Attend faculty meetings, in-service days, conferences and professional growth opportunities