Lead Preschool Teacher

Duties

• Ensure the safety and well-being of each scholar by responding to their academic, cognitive, social-emotional, and physical needs.
• Utilize developmentally appropriate practice and best practice methods at all times.
• Be a positive role model for all caregiving staff and scholars.
• Work closely with the Head of School to ensure our program provides education, physical health, emotional well-being, and parental involvement services to all enrolled scholars.
• Provide excellent customer service according to the standards of Excel Prep.
• Engage scholars in activities and play that stimulates their development.
• Adequately supervise scholars while keeping them safe at all times.
• Create and maintain an environment that is clean, organized, and safe for all children.
• Supervise Assistant Teachers in the classroom and ensure they are following program policy and customer service expectations.
• Mentor Assistant Teachers in the classroom and direct them as to what duties need to be carried out throughout the day.
• Plan daily activities that are developmentally appropriate for young children, complying with Creative Curriculum®.
• Implement the Creative Curriculum® in a highly effective and impactful manner.
• Conduct child assessments and facilitate parent-teacher conferences.
• Attend and engage in occasional parent participation events and other events that may be on nights and/or weekends.
• Prepare monthly parent newsletters and weekly lesson plans according to policy.
• Maintain a professional self-image and project the values of the organization at all times.
• Comply with AdvancEd Accreditation Standards.
• Comply with professional development requirements.
• Perform any other duties as required by Administration.

Qualifications & Skills

• CDA or Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development or related field.
• 2+ years’ experience in a teaching capacity and lesson planning.
• Passionate about the development and well-being of children.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• (Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development or related field preferred).