VPK Lead Teacher

Responsibilities

• Implement the curriculum and supervise children in the classroom.
• Supervise assistant teachers and children, ensuring activities and curriculum adhere to the Director's requirements.
• Conduct assessments of children to indicate growth and areas of improvement, and participate in formal meetings with parents.
• Gain understanding of Amazing Explorers Academy policies, procedures, and expectations.
• Maintain classroom appearance, cleanliness, and safety.
• Complete necessary paperwork such as daily notes, accident reports, and attendance.
• Attend staff meetings, academy events, and parent meetings.
• Supervise and assist children during activities.
• Provide counseling for social, academic, or adjustment issues.
• Plan and implement lesson plans, programs, and schedules.
• Prepare instructional aids/materials.
• Assist with meal times and cleanup.
• Ensure equipment is in good condition and used properly.
• Arrange the classroom for well-defined interest areas.
• Direct other staff in maintaining order.
• Communicate with parents and maintain developmental profiles.
• Schedule and conduct parent/teacher conferences.
• Manage classroom bulletin boards and family information board.
• Follow the medication schedule.
• Perform assigned duties.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Must possess a CDA or higher in Early childhood education with 45 hours training in Early Childhood Education/Child Development and VPK credentials.
• Classroom teaching experience in an accredited early childhood facility.
• Pleasant/friendly demeanor and an outgoing personality.
• Highly professional and dependable.