The Lead Teacher provides a safe, stimulating learning environment for children and maintains open lines of communication between the child care program and client families.

Reports to Executive Director

Minimum education and experience

Required: Must be at least 19 years old, high school diploma or GED and

Completion of 60 semester hours from an accredited college or university with 6 semester hours in courses related directly to child development, from birth to age 6 or

One year (1560 clock hours) of child development experience in a nursery school, kindergarten, or licensed day care center and 30 semester hours of credits from an accredited college or university with 6 semester or in courses related directly to child development, from birth to age 6.

Essential duties

Ensure a safe and healthy environment at all times by monitoring child areas for hazards or sanitation problems and correcting problems immediately or removing children from hazard until it can be corrected

Provide appropriate adult supervision for all children at all times (children are NEVER to be left alone or permitted to leave the classroom without an adult)

Provide a stimulating, cognitively challenging classroom environment that encourages exploration and experimentation for children of varying ability levels

Provide experiences and training to help children develop and practice good health/safety habits

Develop and follow a daily schedule that incorporates good early childhood practices (balance of child/teacher initiated activities, active and passive, etc) and accommodates center needs for shared-use areas

Plan and execute appropriate learning experiences indoors and outside in accordance with the curriculum provided for that group

Provide language and literacy activities (transitions, routines, outdoor play, etc) throughout the entire day

Evaluate and assess individual child progress at least quarterly using curriculum tools and anecdotal notes

Maintain a portfolio of work for each child that documents growth in language, cognitive skills, and creativity

Modify curriculum and activities to meet the needs of children as identified by child evaluation and assessment

Develop a cooperative working relationship with families by frequent communicate either by phone, email, written note, or personal conversation

Conduct two formal family conferences yearly with each family in your class following the written procedure for conferences

Maintain accurate and timely records of accidents, illnesses, medication, attendance, observations, assessments, and family conferences

Meet all regulatory requirements including annual training, skills, classroom arrangement, etc.

Cooperate with other staff members to ensure the smooth operation of the center

Attend staff and parent meetings as scheduled.

Other duties and tasks

Assist in maintaining center appearance internally and externally

Maintain common supply areas in a neat orderly fashion, notifying the director of materials that need to be ordered or re-ordered

Notify Executive Director as soon as possible in the case of absence or lateness

Interact with colleagues, families, and center visitors in a pleasant, professional manner

Prepare a folder of activities and information to be used by a substitute in case of absence

Physical Requirements:

Be able to lift 45 pounds

Be able to bend, stoop or kneel to achieve children’s eye-level

Be able to sit on the floor and/or child-sized chairs

Be able to spend at least 1 hour at a time outdoors throughout the year

Be able to write notes, newsletter articles using standard English

Any other duties as assigned

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $13.00 - $15.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• On call

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Geneseo, IL 61254: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• How many hours per week are you looking to work?
• How many hours of Early Childhood Education Classes do you have?

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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