Lead Teacher

Job Description

Under the leadership / coaching of the Program Manager, is responsible for the daily care, supervision, and developmental education of young children.

• Cares for children, ensuring that their needs are met with dignity and respect.
• Adheres to teacher interaction requirements.
• Develops and maintains a positive relationship with parents, sending information home regularly and logging all parent contacts.
• Demonstrates an understanding and support of program expectations, philosophy, policies, and procedures.
• Cooperates with therapists and other professionals to enhance each child’s development, making referrals as needed.
• Responsible for maintaining the safety, cleanliness, orderliness, and appearance of the classroom, including sanitizing toys, furniture and equipment daily.
• Responsible for the following for each child in a timely manner : developmental checklist, Individual Education Plan, weekly lesson plan, progress notes, and evaluations.
• Completes all training required for teachers and maintains certifications including First Aid and CPR.
• Attends all staff, family support planning, parent, and committee meetings as required, documenting all meetings and significant events.
• Supervises paid and unpaid interns and volunteers.
• Performs additional related duties as required.
• Stay abreast of all of Cornerstone’s programs and represent Cornerstone’s mission, vision and guiding values as an ambassador to the ministry at all times

• CDA and associate degree or higher in Early Childhood Education.
• 5+ years experience teaching in an accredited early childhood program.
• Knowledge of Accreditation and Quality Standards.
• Demonstrates knowledge of appropriate child development.
• Satisfactorily completes state required screening, background and reference checks.
• Ability to communicate effectively (written and oral)
• Ability to use a computer to enter data and check e-mail.
• Ability to lift up to 60 lbs.

• Maintains standards required by licensing, program and funding entities throughout center.
• Exhibits total commitment to maintaining high quality service standards of CFM.
• Will demonstrate service excellence skills that deal proactively with clients, customers and volunteers.