Job Title: Preschool Lead Teacher
Supervisors: Director of Operations
Salary: Commensurate with Education and Experience
Hours: 9:00am - 1:00pm
Job Description
Under the supervision of the Director of Operations, the Lead Teacher will plan and implement a developmentally appropriate and stimulating program for children (depending on classroom assignment) 3years - 5 Years. The Lead Teacher will provide an opportunity for students to fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, spiritual and psychological growth. All duties and job functions are performed following the philosophy and standards of Peachtree Road Lutheran Preschool in conjunction with the state guidelines for Early Childhood Programs.
Qualifications
· A minimum of a Masters Degree in Education or related field and 5 Years of experience working with young children (preferred).
· Current certification in infant/child CPR and first aid or completion of certification of both within 90 days after the first day of employment.
· Ability to maintain visual supervision of the group of children at all times in the classroom, outside, or in other settings.
· Knowledge in child development and early education theories and practices.
· Ability to lift, carry and hold children up to 35 pounds.
· Possesses strong oral and written communication skills.
· Accepts responsibility and is self-motivated.
· Demonstrates teaching skill and effective time management.
· Must be a team player.
· Shows compassion, understanding, and a genuine love for children.
· Must pass a background check as required by BFTS.
Job Responsibilities
As a Facilitator of Learning
- Prepare lessons and activities that meet the physical, emotional, intellectual and social needs of the children in the program.
- Submit Lesson Plans on time.
- Prepare portfolios for each child for the Parents to review during parent teacher conferences.
- Make sure children are supervised at all times.
- Develop culturally appropriate programs and activities.
- Establish classroom rules.
- Maintain a clean, orderly classroom.
- Provide a clean, safe environment for the children while the program is in session.
- Lead the class confidently and competently following the school provided schedule.
- Supervise children in the preschool.
- Utilize naptime to help children rest if necessary and/or to accomplish work within the classroom if the children are resting comfortably.
- Establish routines and provide guidance.
- Comfort children and build their self-esteem.
- Document all behavioral concerns, parent-teacher conferences and all other needed materials as deemed by the Director.
- Communicate in a manner that the children understand.
- Observe children and make a note of progress.
- Release weekly class newsletters every FRIDAY and keep bulletin boards updated.
- Perform duties related to Peachtree Road Lutheran Preschool as deemed necessary by the Director.
With Parents and Other Members of the School
- Communicate effectively and appropriately with the Parents and other people involved in the preschool setting regarding program expectations, activities and child's progress.
- Discuss children's development with parents to provide an avenue of understanding of their child's growth.
- Communicate all relevant and appropriate information regarding general issues or concerns with the Director first before discussing with parents or the Board.
For Professional Growth
- Continue professional development through in-service training and/or continued education - minimum 10 hours per year as required by BFTS.
Time Requirements
This position will require 20 working hours per week, plus training days, occasional family nights, fundraising activities and staff events or meetings.
Evaluation
The effectiveness of this position will be measured through the Director's observations of job duties, communication and a formal competency evaluation. Results of mid-year and end-of-the-year surveys of parents will also be taken into consideration when evaluating the teacher.
Working Conditions
Physical/Mental/Emotional Demands
As a Preschool Teacher you may be lifting and carrying children or equipment as well as sitting on the floor or on child-size furniture.
You will be expected to keep the classroom and all the materials/manipulatives/toys clean at all times. Trash must be thrown out at the end of the day and windows must be shut. Tables must be wiped clean at the end of the day. All lights, radios, heater/AC must be turned off at the end of the day as well.
A Preschool Teacher will at one point or another come in contact with children who are ill and/or contagious, and must take precautions to ensure the health and safety of all children, parents, staff and themselves.
Smells associated with toileting and children who are ill are also to be expected. The environment carries with it a lot of "creative" noise as well. Sometimes, there will be a lot of things happening at once and as a Preschool Teacher you must ensure that children are supervised at all times. Preparation to handle accidents or emergencies at any time is also required.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: From $27.00 per hour
Expected hours: 20 per week
Schedule:
- 4 hour shift
- No nights
- No weekends
Education:
Experience:
- Early Childhood Education: 5 years (Required)
Work Location: In person