Job Summary: Plans lessons and instructs children in activities according to an approved curriculum designed to promote social, emotional, physical, and intellectual growth. Establishes and maintains a safe and healthy learning environment.

Essential Functions / Job Responsibilities:

• Prepares lesson plans based on approved Pre-k Curriculum and instructs children in age-appropriate activities according to a curriculum that is consistent with the philosophy and goals of the Center and Company.
• Responsible for a classroom of 20 children with the assistance of an Assistant Teacher.
• Sets up and maintains the classroom to ensure a safe, fun, and age-appropriate learning environment.
• Takes appropriate steps to clean and sanitize classrooms, materials, and restrooms.
• Ensures the classroom is clean and ready for tours at all times. Makes the classroom available for tours for prospective families.
• Treats the children with dignity and respect, displaying friendly, enthusiastic, and caring behavior, while guiding them in a positive manner and teaching them to respect themselves and others.
• Recognizes and considers the background, special talents, and interests, style, and pace of learning of each child and provides developmentally appropriate activities.
• Establishes and maintains a safe and healthy learning environment.
• Reports any injuries or accidents to Management immediately and completes necessary forms.
• Supervises the children as required by the Center and state regulations.
• Participates with children in activities in the classroom and playgrounds appropriate.
• Plans and conducts parent conferences; provides daily written feedback to parents as appropriate.
• Partners with Center Director and/or Owner on any parent follow-up and communication.
• Maintains confidentiality of all information on children and their families.
• Reports suspected abuse or neglect as mandated by state regulations
• Conduct Parent-Teacher conferences twice a year (more often as needed or requested by parent) · 
• Attend Annual Professional Development Training as Required by Management
• Attends all staff meetings, training sessions, meetings and programs as requested by the Director and/or Owner.
• Commitment to complete annual state licensing training requirements
• Performs other duties as requested by the Director and/or Owner.

Skills & Abilities:

• Demonstrates integrity, honesty, and professionalism
• Knowledge and understanding of all current applicable child care regulations
• Excellent customer service skills
• Ability to problem-solve, manage conflict
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• Excellent time management skills
• Ability to work flexible schedule consistent with hours of operation, and ability to adapt hours to the needs of the business
• Proficient in basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office
• Ability to balance multiple priorities.

Qualifications:

• Must meet state licensing requirements for education and experience.
• 21 years of age or older. Exception: Lead teachers who have a valid Bachelor degree or higher teaching credential do not have to meet the minimum 21 years of age requirement.
• Must be able to meet state background check requirements.

Education required:

• Two or Four Year Degree 

or

• CDA

Experience required:

• Teachers must have taught for at least 6 months of the school year 
• Experience with Creative Curriculum a plus