Lead Teacher

A. Qualifications 1. The Teacher must have the desire to continue learning as evidenced by participation in additional workshops, seminars, conferences and training sessions. A CDA/CCP, Associate’s Degree in Child Development/Early Childhood Education, **OR** a Bachelor’s Degree in Child Development/Early Childhood Education is encouraged but not required. A high school diploma or graduate equivalency diploma is required in addition to a minimum of two years experience with children. 2. All staff must complete yearly ministry safe training. B. Staff Relationship 1. Reports to the Director/Assistant Director of the Preschool 2. Communicate with other teachers as well as parents II. Principle Function A. The Teacher shall have direct supervision of the children and provide an educational environment conducive to learning. B. The Teacher shall provide an environment for spiritual growth of each child. C. The Teacher shall abide by the policy and procedures established by the Director/Assistant Director and Preschool Committee. III. Duties A. Administrative 1. Maintain a list of children’s names, addresses and phone numbers. 2. Record significant incidents and accidents experienced by each child. 3. Work daily with the Director/Assistant Director to maintain a clean, safe and orderly classroom. 4. Provide to the Director/Assistant Director a list of needed supplies 5. Work in cooperation with the Director’s plan and with the other church leaders/teachers who use the same room to ensure maximum benefit of the facility. 6. Notify the Director in a timely manner regarding absences. 7. Disinfect all toys and return to designated areas. 8. Dismiss the children to AUTHORIZED PERSONS ONLY. 9. Report in a timely manner all communicable diseases to the Director. 10. Report immediately any suspected child abuse to the Director. 11. Assist the children in practicing fire drills and tornado drills. 12. Attend staff meetings and parent conferences as needed; contributing in a meaningful way. 13. Attend educational seminars agreed upon by the Director/Assistant Director. B. Duties to Parents 1. Provide parents with reports as needed regarding the child’s progress. 2. Be accessible to parents to discuss concerns and needs 3. Ensure for the spiritual growth of each child as defined by the SMC 4. Share with parents any issues of discipline C. Duties to Children 1. Prepare lessons, which will promote healthy social, emotional, spiritual and physical development in accordance with the philosophy and policies of the preschool. 2. Evaluate each child’s development spiritually, emotionally and physically in order to provide feedback to the parents and director. 3. Provide a loving learning environment in which a child may develop a sense of security. 4. Develop an educational program that meets each child’s educational development. 5. Design an exciting and orderly classroom environment conducive to growth and development. 6. Teach the children about music, rhythm, and movement through Christian songs and classroom experiences. 7. Set aside 30 minutes once a week to have music class. Pay: From $14.00 per hour Expected hours: 40.0 per week Benefits: * Employee discount * Paid time off Work Location: In person