LEAD TEACHER- Infant, Young Toddler, Toddler, Preschool classrooms

Responsibilities

• Full-time and year-round school schedule with quarterly breaks.
• Work with supervisor to implement curriculum within the established guidelines.
• Design and implement daily lesson/activity plans from the approved curriculum.
• Engage, develop and ensure the safety of the children.
• Oversee and lead all activities in the classroom.
• Conduct family conferences and maintain communication with families.
• Maintain program site and equipment.
• Onboard, train, develop, and provide work direction to team members.
• Provide work direction to team members while on duty and assist in training.
• Assist with annual performance reviews and applicant interviews within the childcare program.
• May support the Asst. Director/Program Director in providing daily leadership and communication to team members and families.
• Maintain required program records and children's files.
• Maintain licensing/NAEYC accreditation requirements.
• Maintain Iowa Department of Health Licensing for meals and snacks.
• Attend monthly team member meetings.
• Attend all required professional development days.
• Collaborate with all classroom leads and attend PLC meetings.
• Maintain professional online presence.
• Values:
  Inclusion, Relationships, Quality Results, Communication, Functional.

Qualifications
- Required

• Minimum of 18 years of age
• Adult and child CPR, First Aid Certifications, Universal Precautions, and Essentials Training within 30 days of hire.
• Commitment to working with children in a developmental setting and a sincere desire to have a meaningful effect on their lives.
• Ability to plan, organize and implement program activities.
• Excellent skills in teaching, communication, and human relations.
• Ability to work with diverse populations.

Qualifications
- Preferred

• Meet Iowa CDA Teacher qualifications, including yearly in service requirements OR willing to obtain credential
• Work experience in ECE classroom
• Meet NAEYC accreditation requirements
• AA Degree in Early Childhood Education
• Previous work experience leading programming for children
• Knowledge in High Scope curriculum, Reggio Emilia approach philosophy and Responsive Classroom.

Work Conditions

• Perform all physical aspects of the position, including frequently moving around, bending, reaching, and lifting up to 50 pounds at a time.
• Ability to recognize and react calmly and effectively in hazardous/dangerous situations.
• May provide children with assistance in dealing with issues such as personal hygiene, medical needs, toileting, diapering, lifting, writing, feeding, and getting in or out of transportation.