Explore and Grow Lead Teacher

• Explore & Grow Lead Teacher |
• Job Description

Responsible to: Program Director

Working Relationships: Explore & Grow Team

Scope of Position: The Lead Teacher plans and implements developmentally appropriate activities for the children in their classroom on a weekly basis. He or she is also responsible for maintaining a safe, nurturing and educational environment, while working cooperatively with parents and staff.

Time Commitment: Full Time/40 hours per week Classification: Hourly, non-exempt

Typical Duties:

Oversee the planning and implementation of appropriate activities for the children each week in science, math, art, language, music, religion, motor development and multi-cultural projects.

Incorporate worship, Bible stories, and scripture into the classroom

Prepare and submit weekly lesson plans for review to the Director prior to posting

Create a safe, nurturing and positive learning environment

Maintain discipline in the classroom while treating the children with kindness, dignity and respect (abiding by the Licensing Rules for Childcare Centers)

Set clear, fair and consistent limits for the children as outlined in the Parent Handbook

Help the children with conflict resolution strategies through modeling skills and problem-solving skills

Maintain appearance, décor and safe learning environment for the classroom

Be responsible for student assessments, observations and conduct parent-teacher conferences

Greet and engage in positive interactions with parents, children and other guests

Attend staff meetings, parent functions, and outreach events as requested by the Director

Take attendance daily, including meal sheets, or delegate this to the Classroom Assistant

Eat meals together and interact with the children

Administer medication as needed

Communicate with families daily on the electronic app.

Supervise the class on the playground, in the gym, at specials and on field trips.

Ensure that all state regulations are followed pertaining to the children and the classroom.

Purchase small teaching supplies for the classroom and submit receipts

Meet with the classroom assistants for evaluations, goal setting, team planning and delegation of duties.

Meet with the Director regularly for evaluation and goal setting.

Attend required annual training and CPR.

Position Requirements:

Must have a love and willingness to serve children and their families.

Must be a committed Christian living a life of obedience to Christ.

Must be 19

Must have a high school diploma or GED

Must have one of the following: A valid child development associate credential, monetessori credential, infant family associate credential, associate degree or higher in a field of study

Previous Child Care Experience

CPR, Safe Sleep, and Blood Born Pathogen Training annually

State required training and professional development

NOTE: This document describes typical duties and responsibilities and is not intended to limit Kentwood Community Church from assigning other work as needed.