Lead Teacher

Scope of Position

Determine and implement the curriculum goals and standards for the classroom and mentor any additional teachers in the designated classroom. Accountable for the overall classroom quality.

Responsibilities

• Assist teaching staff and families in implementing identified strategies for individualized programming.
• Aid teaching staff in providing individualized programming and differentiated instruction.
• Support intervention services by assisting with family meetings.
• Create a positive and encouraging learning environment that fosters ideas, questions, and learning.
• Ensure all children receive enriching educational programming focused on positive experiences and child outcomes.
• Oversee the implementation and maintenance of intervention protocols within the classrooms.
• Assess and address the social, emotional, and comfort needs of learners.
• Frequently assess and informally/formally review educational programming, including classroom environment and management, curricular planning, implementation, and assessment.
• Stay informed on best practices in professional development, early childhood education, etc.
• Lead and implement classroom instruction within an assigned classroom.
• Oversee classroom transition processes for enrolled children and families, including transition into and out of the program.
• Oversee the educational environment and programming.
• Ensure successful outcomes for children and families through the Program's "response to intervention."
• Promote a positive behavior support system within the center and the classrooms.
• Provide necessary child and curricular assessment documents and resources.
• Provide necessary curriculum documents and resources.
• Report referrals to the Program Director.
• Review, provide feedback, and assess classroom and other educational environments.
• Review, provide feedback, and assist staff in reflecting on curricular, environmental, and child assessments (formal and informal).
• Review, provide feedback, and observe planned experiences for the children.
• Support the development of classroom daily schedules (classroom experiences and staff schedules).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education or related field with at least two years of experience, preferably in a Reggio Emilia-inspired program.
• At least three years of teaching experience in an early childhood education setting.
• Experience in working with diverse cultures.
• Knowledge of the State Department of Education educational standards and best practices.
• Respect and promote the interests of The Salvation Army.

Benefits

The Salvation Army offers a comprehensive benefits program to full-time employees who work at least 30 hours per week, including:

• Comprehensive health care coverage, including dental/vision/hearing, with low-cost employee premiums, co-pays, and deductibles.
• Employer-funded pension plan (100% vested after five years of eligible service).
• Telehealth/online doctor visits.
• $20K basic life insurance, including grief counseling services, funeral planning services, and will/power of attorney/legal document preparation (no cost to employee).
• Voluntary life insurance.
• Short-term disability coverage (no cost to employee).
• Long-term disability coverage.
• Supplemental insurance options (Aflac, homeowners, auto, and pet insurance).
• Flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent care.
• 403(b) traditional (pre-tax) or Roth (after-tax) retirement plan options.
• Generous paid time off, including holidays, vacation, sick, personal, bereavement, and marriage leave.

Most importantly – a job with a great purpose, inspiring you to make a difference every day!