STARS Early Learning Academy - Lead Teacher

Teacher Job Description

A teacher employed at STARS Early Learning Academy will provide a welcoming, nurturing, safe, and educational environment for students. He/she will assume the responsibilities of classroom management, lesson planning, relationship building, assessing student progress, and following a daily schedule. Equally important are exhibiting a positive attitude, asserting flexibility, and possessing a high level of patience and professionalism. The teacher will provide supervision and immediate care as needed to protect children’s well-being.

• Must be at least 18 years old and meet specific educational and experience requirements specified by the DHS Child Care Center Rules.
• Preferred previous experience in an early childhood or elementary classroom setting.
• Evidence of continued professional development.
• Certified in pediatric CPR and First Aid.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Well-organized, committed, positive.
• Creative and energetic.
• Thorough knowledge of early childhood and/or school age best practices.
• Mobility required to ensure the safety of children.
• High level of patience.
• Lift up to 40 pounds.
• Background study clearance.

• Arrive to work on time.
• Oversee and manage a classroom of early childhood or school-age children while remaining in ratio.
• Remain flexible and calm while multi-tasking in a busy classroom environment.
• Plan, write, post, and implement developmentally appropriate lesson plans.
• Establish safe and positive boundaries with children.
• Implement successful, consistent, and appropriate classroom management techniques.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming classroom environment for children and families.
• Develop professional and respectful relationships with parents and co-workers.
• Complete an assessment of each child’s social, emotional, and academic progress twice annually.
• Conduct 2 parent/teacher conferences annually.
• Play with children on the floor.
• Be outdoors supervising children in various weather conditions.
• Create and adhere to a daily schedule.
• Provide leadership and supervision of an Assistant Teacher and/or Aide.
• Problem-solve quickly under pressure.
• Maintain documentation of children when needed.