Early Childhood Lead Instructor

Position Details

• Position Type:
  Early Childhood / Lead Instructor
• Date Posted: 5/11/2026
• Location:
  
  Lincoln K8
• Date Available:
  
  08/06/2026

The Early Childhood Teacher is responsible for planning and implementing a high‑quality, developmentally appropriate educational program for infants through Pre‑K children in a state‑licensed early childhood setting. This position fosters a safe, nurturing, and engaging learning environment that supports the social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development of each child.

• Utilize assessment data and observations to differentiate instruction and meet the developmental and learning needs of each child.
• Plan and implement engaging, developmentally appropriate learning experiences aligned with the Indiana Early Learning Foundations and the interests of children.
• Conduct home visits at least once per year to strengthen family partnerships.
• Develop and implement strategies that create a welcoming, inclusive, and family‑centered classroom environment.
• Conduct at least one family/classroom meeting annually.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable local, state, and federal regulations, licensing standards, and program requirements.
• Collaborate with community partners and outside resources to enhance educational opportunities and support services.
• Foster a classroom culture that promotes leadership, cooperation, responsibility, and respect among children.
• Maintain a warm, safe, nurturing, and organized learning environment that encourages exploration, creativity, and growth.
• Plan, prepare, and implement daily indoor and outdoor activities that support the early childhood curriculum and developmental goals.
• Assume responsibility for the health, safety, supervision, and overall well‑being of children at all times.
• Assist children with toileting, diapering, feeding, hand‑washing, and other self‑care needs while maintaining dignity and sanitary practices.
• Oversee mealtime and snack‑time routines, including supervision, sanitation, and required documentation.
• Maintain accurate daily attendance records and other required program documentation.
• Maintain ongoing developmental records for each child, including physical, social‑emotional, language, and cognitive development.
• Develop and maintain individual child portfolios that include observations, photographs, work samples, and documentation of student progress.
• Communicate regularly and professionally with families through daily reports, notes, phone calls, conferences, and face‑to‑face conversations.
• Participate in staff meetings, committees, professional learning communities (PLCs), and ongoing professional development opportunities.
• Supervise, support, and effectively utilize the skills and abilities of instructional assistants and classroom support staff.
• Collaborate with colleagues to foster a positive, respectful, and supportive team environment.
• Maintain confidentiality of student, family, and program information in accordance with applicable policies and regulations.
• Provide backup classroom support and coverage when staffing vacancies or absences occur to ensure continuity of care, supervision, and instruction for children.

• Apply knowledge of current research and theory to the early childhood education program.
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with students, staff, and parents through oral and written communication.
• Perform duties with awareness of all corporation, state, and federal requirements.
• Plan and implement lessons based on corporation and school objectives and student needs and abilities.
• Demonstrate a genuine passion for working with students and a strong desire to support their growth, development, and success.
• Build positive relationships with students and encourage them to reach their full potential.

• Work collaboratively with EVSC employees, vendors, and community partners in a teamwork‑driven environment.
• Strive to be innovative in continuously improving processes for district‑wide success.
• Provide excellent service in all forms of communication with a results‑oriented customer‑driven focus.
• Work effectively and efficiently in a…