Lead Teacher

** GENERAL PURPOSE OF JOB:
** Under the direct supervision of the director, the Lead Teacher is responsible for interacting with children, stimulating their interests, and contributing to their social, emotional, cognitive and physical development. This position is responsible for designing and implementing an environment that provides developmentally appropriate curriculum according to NAEYC and High/Scope guidelines. The Lead Teacher maintains a safe and healthy environment for the children and positive relationships with families, children and co-workers.
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* ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

** To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; employees will perform other reasonably related business duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor and/or hospital administration as required.**:

REQUIRED:

** o Must be 18 years of age and have a high school diploma or GED  o Meet federal as well as Texas State Requirements and maintain credentials for the position  o Excellent communication skills  o

Experience with computers, including Microsoft Word and the internet  o An AA in Early Childhood Education and one-year related experience (Student Teaching practicum is equal to one year experience) or an equivalent combination
** PREFERRED:
** o An AA degree in Early Childhood and two years' experience including experience with the   NAEYC Accreditation proce
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