Crème Team Lead at CDLC of Oklahoma City

About the role

As the Teacher Team Leader in our Crème Early Childhood Education program, you will play a pivotal role in providing leadership, guidance, and support to a team of educators. Your responsibilities include fostering a positive and collaborative work environment, ensuring the effective implementation of curriculum, and contributing to the overall success of the school!

Responsibilities

• Partner with Director of Quality and Education to conduct regular team meetings to discuss curriculum, share best practices, and address concerns.
• Identify training needs and provide ongoing professional development opportunities for team members.
• Support educators in staying current with educational trends and relevant research.
• Ensure the effective implementation of the Crème curriculum through collaboration with educators to train, observe, and review lesson plans, ensuring alignment with educational goals.
• Monitor and assess the quality of educational programs, providing constructive feedback to educators then implement strategies for continuous improvement, ensuring adherence to accreditation standards.
• Oversee the assessment and progress monitoring of students, collaborating with teachers to analyze data. Implement interventions and support measures for students with diverse learning needs.
• Foster positive relationships with parents, ensuring effective communication and engagement. Alongside teachers, address parent inquiries, concerns, and provide regular updates on student progress.
• Collaborate with school administration to align team goals with overall school objectives by participating in decision-making processes and contribute to the development of school policies.
• Step in as needed to cover classes during teacher absences or emergencies.

Qualifications

• At least two years of experience in early childhood education, with a proven track record of leadership
• Meet state specific credentials / guidelines for the role.
• Knowledge of accreditation standards, licensing requirements, early childhood development, and educational best practices
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and mentoring skills.
• Physically able to use a computer with basic proficiency, lift a minimum of 40 pounds, and work indoors or outdoors
• Able to assume postures in low levels to allow physical and visual contact with children, see and hear well enough to keep children safe, and engage in physical activity with children
• Read, write, understand, and speak English to communicate with children and their families

Benefits

• Discounted child care benefits
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits for your family (and pets, too!)
• Employee assistance programs for mental health and personal growth
• Health and wellness programs
• Paid time off
• Discounts for work necessities, such as cell phones