Bright Beams Lead Teacher

Classroom: Bright Beams, Ages 2–3

Classification: Lead Teacher

Reports To: Director and Assistant Director

Schedule: Full-Time, Monday–Friday

Typical Shift: Approximately 8:00 AM–5:00 PM, subject to center staffing needs

The Bright Beams Lead Teacher is responsible for creating a safe, loving, structured, and engaging classroom environment for children approximately 2–3 years of age. This classroom includes children who are actively developing independence in areas such as communication, social-emotional skills, self-help skills, and potty training.

The Lead Teacher must be patient, consistent, attentive, and comfortable actively assisting children through the toilet-learning process while maintaining a positive classroom environment.

As a faith-based learning center, Little Lights seeks teachers who will model Christ-like character and help create an environment where children are loved, encouraged, and taught with patience and purpose.

• Provide consistent leadership and structure within the Bright Beams classroom.
• Maintain active supervision of children at all times.
• Establish predictable classroom routines and transitions.
• Create a warm, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate environment.
• Maintain appropriate classroom behavior expectations using positive guidance techniques.
• Work collaboratively with assistants and floaters assigned to the classroom.
• Communicate classroom needs and concerns to the Director or Assistant Director.

• Implement the center's approved curriculum and lesson plans.
• Provide intentional, age-appropriate learning experiences rather than simply supervising children.
• Encourage language development, early learning skills, creativity, social interaction, and independence.
• Incorporate the Christian mission and approved faith-based curriculum of Little Lights into the classroom.
• Prepare classroom materials and learning activities as needed.
• Participate in curriculum planning and provide feedback regarding the developmental needs of the classroom.

Because Bright Beams serves children in the potty-training stage, the Lead Teacher must be willing and able to actively participate in toilet learning throughout the day.

Responsibilities include:

• Taking children to the restroom according to their individual needs and classroom routine.
• Encouraging children positively throughout the potty-training process.
• Responding patiently and appropriately to accidents.
• Assisting with clothing changes when necessary.
• Maintaining appropriate hygiene and sanitation procedures.
• Communicating relevant potty-training progress or concerns to families.

Working cooperatively with parents to encourage consistency between home and school.

• Maintain continuous awareness of children's location and activities.
• Follow all center health, safety, sanitation, and emergency procedures.
• Follow appropriate handwashing, toileting, cleaning, and disinfecting procedures.
• Complete required incident documentation accurately and promptly.
• Immediately report injuries, safety concerns, suspected abuse or neglect, or other significant concerns according to center policy.
• Maintain a clean and organized classroom environment.
• Follow all applicable center policies regarding child guidance, food safety, allergies, pickup procedures, and supervision.

• Greet families professionally and warmly.
• Provide appropriate daily information regarding children's experiences and needs.
• Communicate concerns respectfully and promptly.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding children, families, and employees.
• Refer significant parent complaints, disputes, or sensitive concerns to center leadership.

• Arrive on time and maintain dependable attendance.
• Maintain professional communication with coworkers and leadership.
• Participate in required staff meetings and training.
• Complete required childcare credentials and continuing education.
• Follow Little Lights policies and procedures.
• Accept coaching and participate in performance evaluations.
• Maintain appropriate professional boundaries.
• Demonstrate flexibility and…