Lead Preschool Teacher
6 days ago
Dayton
Job Description Lead Preschool / Pre-Kindergarten Teacher Position Summary Under the direction of center administration, the lead teacher develops and executes individual education plans for children ages 3 – 5 years old. The lead teacher ensures their teaching team (assistant teacher and teacher aide) provides a safe and educational learning environment for the children. Major Responsibilities and Tasks • Program Core Features, • Provide high quality learning environment that incorporates evidence based curriculum and instructional activities, • Meet with Early Learning Coordinator on a weekly basis to review classroom and child data, • Attend and participate in all scheduled trainings in support of ongoing professional development, • Provide an enhanced curriculum focused on social-emotional development, early language and literacy, and physical development, • Self-reflect on own teaching practices and develop a continuous improvement plan based off of self-assessment tool, • Curriculum, • Implement Creative Curriculum for the Preschool/ PreKindergarten classroom, • Positively engage with children and use appropriate Conscious Discipline methods, as outlined in CWCC’s policy, • Perform the functions of this position with a strong understanding of developmentally appropriate practices, • Meet with assistant teacher and aide to review lesson plans and individual child goals and assign best teaching practices, • Complete and submit required forms in a timely manner, including but not limited to: lesson plans, portfolios, assessments, observations, transition plans, • Assessment, • Provide ongoing observations and assessment of each child, • Maintain documentation of each child’s progress and growth according to Teaching Strategies GOLD, • Review assessment results and interpret information to identify areas of need within the classroom, • Home-School Connections, • Conduct two parent-teacher conferences a year to discuss each child’s individual development and progress, • Develop educational goals with parents and update as needed, • Work with the parent during transition times to develop individualized transition goals, • Communicate regularly with parents by means of parent meetings, daily sheets, etc., • Interpret school program to parents to strengthen the understanding of the child’s needs and the importance of an early learning environment for the continued development of the child, • Other, • Attend staff and parent meetings, and school district coalition meetings as requested, • In cooperation with other staff, complete daily cleaning duties, • Carry out routine duties such as toileting, hand washing, clean- up, and supervision of children at all times, • Ensure classroom materials, furniture, and supplies are properly maintained, • Associate’s Degree in E.C.E., • Bachelor’s Degree in E.C.E., • Knowledge of Creative Curriculum, • Ability to lift 25-35 lbs, • Health insurance, • Dental insurance, • Vision insurance, • Employee discount on child’s tuition, • 401(k) with up to 5% matching, • Paid time off, • Professional development WE PAY FOR YOUR EDUCATION! CWCC has 2 options for you to grow your career in Early Childhood! 100% covered by us! Both options are self-paced and online! Option 1: CDA (Child Development Associate) Option 2: Associate's degree in E.C.E. Join a team that invests in your future while making a difference in the lives of children. At CWCC, Inc. we're not just childcare programs; we're a family of educators dedicated to your professional growth.