Lead Teacher

Job Description

Job Description

The Lead Teacher will be responsible for the day-to-day management and supervision of Vinco Academy. The Lead Teacher will also be responsible for the safety and protection of individuals enrolled in the academy, as well as the development and direction of staff to ensure quality care. The Lead Teacher of Vinco Academy will coordinate with the Director in planning and implementing daily activities.

• Provide instructions to staff.
• Plan and implement daily program activities.
• Coordinate activities of assistant teachers and aides.
• Assist the Director with developing and designating daily program activities
• Develop, train, and orient all new hires and employees.
• Complete new hire shadowing schedules.
• Perform daily supervisions and performance improvement of staff.
• Provide a safe, structure and educational environment.
• Schedule monthly meetings with staff.
• Correspond with Director and Human Resources concerning staff growth and performance.
• Enforce compliance of all State and Local regulatory agencies as well as Vinco Academy policies and procedures.
• Act as Incident Commander in the absence of the Director.
• Approve of staff timesheets.
• Other duties as required or assigned.

• Technologically Proficient
• Excellent customer service skills
• Effective communicator both oral and written.
• Able to work independently and be a competent team player
• Capable of lifting without restrictions
• FBI fingerprint, PA Criminal Background Check, Drug Screen, Child Abuse and Physician Approval

• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited university, with a minimum of 30 credit hours in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education, or the human services field.
• Minimum 1 year of experience with children.
• Minimum of 2 years of supervisory and progressive leadership experience in an educational environment

Full time

Ability to read and interpret documents such as procedure manuals and work instructions. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak and communicate well with students, staff, guardians, and senior management.

• First Aid and CPR certified

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Individuals may need to sit or stand as needed. May require walking primarily on a level surface for periodic periods throughout the day. Reaching above shoulder height, below the waist, or lifting as required. Proper lifting techniques required.

The work environment characteristics described here ar