Lead Teacher- First Friends Early Learning Ministry

Lead Teacher – First Friends Early Learning Ministry

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Summary

First Friends Early Learning Ministry, under the mission and outreach of The Wabash First United Methodist Church, provides a Christ-centered environment that allows children to reach their fullest potential through positive, rich, and meaningful experiences. The Lead Teacher is responsible for coordinating the curriculum and managing day‑to‑day operational activities of the classroom. Teachers must understand children's cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development to ensure a safe and stimulating environment where children are actively engaged and encouraged to succeed.

The Lead Teacher must be skilled in communicating with both children and adults to meet the needs of children, effectively guide teacher assistants, and resolve parental concerns.

• Coordinate and implement educational curriculum by developing classroom activities based on developmentally appropriate practices and early learning standards.
• Support children's emotional and social development, encouraging an understanding of others and the development of positive self‑concepts.
• Observe, monitor, and keep records of individual children's activities.
• Communicate with children's parents or guardians about daily activities, progress, or other related issues.
• Supervise an assistant teacher in managing classroom processes and relationships with children.
• Ensure all ministry policies and state regulations are met.
• Work with the Director to maintain a personal professional development plan for continuous quality improvement.

• Associate's Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field preferred, or CDA.
• Must be willing to obtain a minimum of CDA within 6 months of employment.
• Continuing education each year per state guidelines.

• Minimum of 1 year of childcare experience.
• High energy and ability to work well with others in a team environment.
• Strong oral and written communication skills; technology skills.
• Strong understanding of child development.
• Excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification.
• Must clear full background check.
• Must pass health screening.

Interested individuals contact Carolyn Satterfield at:

About Us:

First Five Alliance is a new shared services program working with local child care providers to improve programs for the betterment of children and staff.