LEAD TEACHER

Responsibilities

• Plans, implements, and evaluates the curriculum of Nanny’s Edu-Care Center for the age group assigned.
• Implements the personal safety program required by the state of Tennessee for the children that are three years old and older.
• Works as a team player with specialists, teachers, and other suite members.
• Exhibits professional behavior; i.e., communication supportive of Nanny’s programming, staff, and administration; coaching staff toward achieving performance expectations; following established conflict resolution process; and pursuit of professional development.
• Responsible for health, safety, and operation of the classroom.
• Maintains adherence to Knox County Health and Fire Department regulations, DHS licensing standards, and Covenant Health criteria.
• Assists administration by using available staff to maintain appropriate ratio.
• Maintains children’s physical needs through established routines.
• Coordinates daily routines and activities.
• Maintains necessary records including Individual Child Information Charts, Daily Developmental Notes, Allergy List, Roll Sheet, Infection and Illness Notification, Bumps and Bruises Report, Task List, Medication Chart, and Notes From Home.
• Completes developmental assessments and new parent orientations and ensures smooth transitions of children.
• Establishes daily communication with parents - verbal and written.
• Maintains Parent Daily Board, Nanny’s Notes Board, and Daily Activity/Communication Tables.
• Posts monthly calendar with themes, special days, assessment schedule, make-up days, etc.
• Primary responsibility for conducting parent conferences.
• Oversees planning and implementation of activities for children based on developmental assessment and developmentally appropriate practice.
• Monitors children’s developmental progress and discusses concerns with Administration.
• Affirms completion of Developmental Assessments/Quarterly Updates in a timely manner.
• Portfolios pages as necessary.
• Maintains and requests needed supplies.
• Works with Administration to equip and arrange classroom.
• Affirms regular disinfecting and rotation of classroom toys and materials.
• Oversees maintenance of the room and notifies front desk to complete work orders.
• Completes required referral forms.
• Works with Administration to integrate children with special needs.
• Attends mandatory staff meetings and trainings when scheduled.
• Follows policies, procedures, and safety standards.
• Completes required education assignments annually.
• Participates in quality improvement initiatives as requested.

Qualifications

• Minimum Education: High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum Experience: Proven experience in development of specific area. One to three (1-3) years of childcare experience preferred.
• Licensure Requirement: Infant-Child CPR and First Aid certification required or must be attained during employment. Renewed every three (3) years.