Preschool Lead Teacher

What You'll Do

• Develop a cohesive teaching team, implement the curriculum, and manage daily classroom operations to ensure a productive and efficient learning environment.
• To create a safe and engaging classroom atmosphere that caters to children's cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development, promoting their overall well-being and academic success.
• To communicate effectively with children and adults, address parental concerns, and provide guidance to teacher assistants to ensure the best possible outcomes for the children.
• Set the bar high by striving for excellence in all aspects of your work, reflecting the vision of Faith Family Church Early Learning Center's Lead Pastors and Director.
• Design and implement educational activities based on developmentally appropriate practices and early learning standards, bringing the curriculum to life in the classroom.
• Lead by example, motivating your teaching team through positive modeling and coaching, empowering them to excel.
• Plan engaging activities that cater to individual and group needs, fostering social, cognitive, and emotional growth in the children.
• Staying connected with parents through regular updates, progress reports, and parent-teacher conferences, ensuring open and effective communication.
• Maintain compliance with all center policies and state regulations, upholding the highest standards of quality and care.
• Ensure a clean and safe environment for the children, adhering to strict hygiene and cleanliness standards, and prioritizing their safety and security.
• Supervise teacher assistants and classroom volunteers, ensuring they follow established protocols and maintain a high level of quality in their work.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records, files, and forms, ensuring seamless communication and record-keeping.
• Develop and maintain a personal professional development plan to continuously enhance your skills and contribute to the center's commitment to excellence.
• Be prepared to take on additional responsibilities as assigned by management.

Requirements

• Minimum of 1 year of professional child care experience.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, along with basic computer skills.
• A high level of energy and the ability to work collaboratively with others (staff, children, and parents) to create a positive and inclusive team environment.
• A strong understanding of child development and its application in the classroom.
• Outstanding leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills, with a proven track record of success.
• Current certification in Infant/Child CPR, First Aid, Child Abuse prevention, and Communicable Disease training.
• Registration with OCCRRA for continuing professional development hours.
• Able to pass a full background check and meet health screening requirements.
• The ability to stand, walk, use hands and fingers, handle objects, tools or controls, speak, and hear at various levels.
• May also require the ability to kneel, bend, squat, or crawl.
• A specific vision ability, including the ability to see up close and at a distance, perceive colors, have peripheral vision, and depth perception.
• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds comfortably.

Nice to Have

• An Associate’s Degree in early childhood education or a related field of study, with a minimum of 30 credits in ECE; or
• A CDA (Child Development Associate) credential.

Benefits