Lead Teacher

About the role

Provides instruction and ensures that all children are safe, happy and are in an educational environment. Ensures KDHE compliance and carries out the modified Montessori curriculum.

Responsibilities

• Connect with students to ensure a positive, educational and developmental environment.
• Maintain a clean and safe classroom environment for children.
• Deliver lesson plans for children to develop their social, emotional, physical and intellectual skills.
• Observe children and interpret their needs.
• Collaborate with parents regarding children’s progress.
• Supervise and teach children inside and outside of the classroom.
• Monitor and track progress of children on a regular basis.
• Establish and maintain a harmonious relationship with aides, other teachers and TVH Kids staff and parents.
• Remain current in KDHE regulations and requirements.
• Perform other duties as many be assigned.

Requirements

• 6 months experience in a classroom per KDHE.
• Demonstrates proficient knowledge of state requirements for KDHE programs.
• Demonstrates ability to deliver educational activities within a modified Montessori curriculum facility.
• Demonstrates experience with creating and maintaining a safe environment for children to grow and develop socially and academically.
• Demonstrates ability to collaborate and communicate in an effective, positive manner with co-workers, children and parents in a team environment.
• Demonstrates a high level of professionalism, discretion and confidentiality.
• Must follow KDHE guidelines for facilities licensed for less than 100 children.
• Completes KBI Background Check and medical screening.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures and government regulations.
• Ability to record activities and communicate with Principal/Director and parents daily.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from parents, and co-workers.