Lead Teacher (Twos Classroom)

Lead Teachers are responsible for the spiritual, social-emotional, physical, language, and cognitive development of all children in their care, which may include infants, toddlers, and/or preschool age children. They will develop relationships with families to engage and encourage parent participation in our program. The Lead Teacher will also be responsible for maintaining compliance with state regulations and working within the guidelines established by the personnel policies, operational procedures, and the parent’s handbook of the Center. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintain a developmentally appropriate Christian classroom environment that is inviting, friendly and reflects the children’s learning and growth.
• Develop weekly plans, and implement age appropriate curriculum to nurture and stimulate all domains of children’s development. 
• Turn in lesson plans a week in advance.
• Develop a binder for substitute teachers that includes a daily schedule and lesson plan with list of materials needed (and where they are located). 
• Inform the administrators of needed supplies, materials, and equipment.
• Interact with the children and encourage their involvement with learning experiences.
• Give each child the attention needed to assure his or her needs are met in the areas of learning experiences, snacks and meals, toileting and diapering, rest time, play, healthcare and safety.
• Establish class rules and maintain order throughout the day.
• Use appropriate, consistent and positive discipline in accordance with the Center’s Discipline Policy.
• Maintain supervision of children at all times.
• Establish and maintain positive relationships with families, and provide daily reports to parents.
• Provide a monthly classroom calendar and newsletter to all parents which includes unit themes, birthdays, and special events. 
• Be available for parent requested conferences and request conferences with parents, as needed.
• Send notes home daily regarding activities, snacks/meals, toileting, and behavior.
• Discuss with administration concerns with children, parents, or families. 
• Maintain documentation regarding children’s behaviors and/or any unusual circumstances.
• Utilize the assistant teacher’s skills in a constructive manner to build a team teaching approach in the classroom;
• Assure a clean and orderly room throughout the day.
• Maintain neat and organized cabinets, closets, and shelves.
• Report to administration need for repairs to Center or church property.
• Keep daily attendance records and maintain records pertaining to class members.
• Document all parent/teacher conferences, and other pertinent communications with parents.

Employee Practices:

• Work scheduled hours, being prompt with clock-in/clock-out times.
• Establish professional relationships and good communication with staff members to foster a Christ-like working environment.
• Attend all staff meetings.
• Attend classes, workshops, and in-house trainings as outlined in the Personnel Manual. 
• Work within NC Childcare Rules and Regulations.
• Perform other job duties related to the job as assigned by the Director.

Lead Teacher Qualifications:

• Must be a Christian and live by high ethical and moral standards. 
• Must have a basic love for children with commitment to a high quality standard of teaching.
• Must demonstrate evidence of emotional maturity and stability with the skills to make sound judgments during crisis situations.
• Must have the ability to get on the floor to interact with the children.
• Must have the ability to lift children.
• Must be 21 years old and a high school graduate.
• Must have a two year degree in Early Childhood Education or higher and must have at least two years’ experience in classroom as teacher or assistant teacher OR NCECC and/or Lead Teacher Credential and must have at least five years’ experience in classroom as teacher or assistant teacher.