LEAD TEACHER

Major Job Responsibilities

• Maintain persistent assessment, tracking and documentation of activities, progress, milestones, Key Developmental Indicators through COR Advantage.
• Maintain 100% completion of documentation entered into COR for each child for each assessment period.
• Engage with parents through written, verbal and social media platforms building healthy relationships with parents/guardians, staff and children.
• Supervise Assistant Teachers, Volunteers, Co-ops/Interns and ensuring accountability to high quality standards.
• Ensure every child’s daily basic needs are met, including but not limited to: engaging at child’s level, diapering/toileting, food prep/service, supporting personal hygiene practices and support physical, cognitive and social/emotional development.
• Produce weekly comprehensive lesson plans compliant with center curriculum, consistently implement and oversee the implementation of appropriate conflict resolution steps and classroom licensing guidelines.
• Carry out one or two parent/teacher conferences annually for every child and family.
• Maintain effective scheduling within the classroom including keeping scheduled times current in the scheduling app, managing both scheduled and unexpected time off.
• Approval of staff time worked and PTO (when applicable).
• Maintain compliance with State of Michigan Licensing at all times.
• Complete 24+ hours of professional development per year.
• CPR/First Aid as needed.
• Consistently demonstrate behaviors aligned with Greater Midland Values.

Qualification Requirements

• Must be at least 19 years of age
• Have a High School Diploma, GED or equivalent required
• CDA (Early Childhood Education or Child Development) preferred
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred
• Experience working with children
• TB and Fingerprint clearance required