$1.00 Per Hour Bonus - Preschool Lead Teacher - Gerner Family Early Education Center (before/after school)

A bonus of $1.00 per hour worked will be paid twice a year on January 15th and June 15th.

POSITION TITLE: Early Childhood Lead Teacher

F.L.S.A Non-exempt

REPORTS TO: Early Education Center Site Administrator

Major Policy Responslibility

The early education lead teacher is responsible for providing a developmentally appropriate educational environment. They are accountable for their classroom/site(s) operation. Major responsibilities include appropriate interactions with children, communication with parents, and supervision of associate teacher(s).

Qualifications

Degree in early childhood/elementary education and/or related area and/or equivalent training or experience.

Skilled in written and verbal communication.

Ability and willingness to supervise associate teacher(s).

Knowledge of child development and developmentally appropriate practices.

Continue education and/or professional development as required by program policy and accreditation criteria

Able to lift 65 pounds to waist level on a regular basis.

Essential Job Functions

• To provide a friendly and safe environment that encourages exploration and meets the emotional, physical, intellectual, and social needs of both the individual and the group.
• To interact appropriately with the students and to encourage their involvement in activities.
• To create, with the associate teacher(s), daily lesson plans based upon approved objectives.
• To establish and maintain good written and verbal communication with parents on a daily basis as necessary, through monthly newsletters, and through conferences as scheduled.
• To observe, record, and report significant individual and group behavior. To report other program/site/classroom needs to appropriate individuals.
• To use developmentally appropriate practices and conflict resolution strategies.
• To supervise, support, and evaluate associate teachers as required. To keep associate teachers informed of all program goals and developments.
• To prepare materials and paperwork as required by program needs.
• To understand and be able to demonstrate compliance with Accreditation Criteria.
  
  

Other

• To attend monthly staff meetings.
• To adhere to all school district and program policies.
• To perform other duties as required.
• To report directly to program coordinator
• To work overtime as directed by supervisor(s).