1st Grade Classroom Lead Teacher; Private School - West Boca Raton

Position: 1st Grade Classroom Lead Teacher (Private School) - West Boca Raton
General Description:

The Fuller Academy is in search of a 1st Grade Lead Teacher. You will plans and implement a program of instruction that adheres to the Agencies and Districts philosophy, goals and objectives and effective teaching strategies that comply with contractual performance standards. Participates in Academy quality, compliance efforts. Responsible for the overall education and supervision on a day-to-day basis. Hiring due to expansion.

Key Roles (Essential Responsibilities):

Actively supervise children at all times and never leave a child unsupervised

Develops, reviews and implements lesson plans using curriculum provided that meet performance standards.

Plans and arranges classrooms into distinctive learning areas that promote effective learning

Understands and is able to implement the daily curriculum in accordance with contractual requirements demonstrating comfort integrating technology into instruction using best practices

Assures that all equipment in the classroom is functioning properly daily and reports issues to the Academy Director/Principal or other designee

Screens at the beginning and end of each academic year and assesses periodically students to determine developmental/educational needs and develops and implements individual education plans that comply with performance standards and/or grade level

Accurately documents daily attendance and meal counts.

Monitors meal and snack periods, classroom, restroom and playground activities to ensure a safe environment

Ensures children with special dietary needs are receiving proper beverages and meals.

Documents children’s progress or lack of and completes all manual and computerized forms and reports in accordance with Agency policies (e.g. reporting concerns to parents, Director and Family Support).Works in conjunction with Family Support by identifying challenging behavior or concerns, or parents displaying any concerns. Participate in staffing and all follow-up interventions agreed upon and documents.

Foster parents’ participation through planning classroom activities

Plans activities for volunteers

Attends and participates in workshops and other meetings to acquire and disseminate information.

Communicates with parents through parent conferences, written correspondence, in person and telephone to apprise them of child’s progress, upcoming events, classroom activities, individual education plans/changes, and other relevant information

Conducts health checks on children raising any health concerns and reports any concerns/findings to Family Support.

Ensures all lesson plans and activities align with Florida Elementary Education Standards Maintain a comprehensive and ongoing portfolio assessment for each child, including weekly observations in each are, examples of the child’s work, and developmental assessment

Report any suspected abuse and neglect to designated state agency, Director, and Family Support.

Performs First Aid and CPR as needed

Performs other related duties as needed

Physical Requirements /Work Environment:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This position requires a moderate amount of sitting, walking and the frequent use of hands and arms. Talking and listening will be a major component.

Occasionally, light lifting will be required. The ability to focus with the eyes for close range and be able to distinguish colors is required. Additionally, the work environment is a typical climate-controlled office environment, and the noise is usually moderate, but occasional situation louder noise will be prevalent.

Job Qualifications:

Minimum Experience Required Baccalaureate or advanced degree in Elementary Education Required At least 3-5 years of teaching 1st Grade experience

Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

Excellent supervisory and leadership skills

Excellent interpersonal skills with proven ability to professional and effectively communicate with educators, parents and community…