Preschool Lead Teacher

Position: Full Day Preschool Lead Teacher
Job summary:

the preschool lead teacher is responsible for the development of preschool children 2 - 5 years old, including creating lesson plans, supervising academic and emotional development, maintaining open communication with parents, coordinating with assistant teachers, and helping children with transitions. Morning and afternoon shifts available.position details:1 pt1 imrf lead teacher – threes/fours afternoon (11:00 am – 6:00 pm) supervisory responsibilities:none essential duties and responsibilities:display professionalism in punctuality, mannerisms, and attire develop, present, and evaluate appropriate play-based curriculum lesson plans supervise all classroom and daily routine activities maintain and monitor ongoing parent communication, including email and online parent communication app.direct

and assist co-teachers in all daily preparation work and cleanup of rooms complete site lesson plan prep work on a rotating basis attend and contribute to monthly lesson plan meetings submit supply requests to the preschool supervisor establish and maintain a positive working relationship with parents and other staff members establish a nurturing relationship with the children in addition to serving as a positive role model treating children in a positive manner that encourages individuality and positive self-esteem responsible for maintaining and updating bulletin boards maintain a minimum of 15 hours of training outside of teaching preschool in one calendar year, including the park district in-service trainings, staff, and safety trainingsinform the preschool supervisor of any problems, conflicts, or program concerns responsible for keeping class attendance, emergency, medical, and registration forms on file for each child complete accident reports and return to the early childhood supervisor within 24 hours of the accident treat public complaints and concerns with the utmost attention, and be courteous in all caseswork as a team player with co-workers and in conjunction with other departments actively uphold and contribute to the wilmette park district comprehensive and strategic plan, including the guiding principles and strategic priorities.actively

contribute to the park district's sustainability goals.perform other duties as assigned.safety responsibilities:actively support the safety program that will effectively control and reduce accidents.obey the safety rules, regulations and procedures established by the wilmette park district safety program that is pertinent to the activities conducted by the department.become familiar with and follow safety procedures of the wilmette park district including, but not limited to fire, severe weather and evacuation procedures.promptly

report all unsafe actions, practices or conditions observed to immediate supervisor, or human resources/risk management division.attend and participate in required safety training.qualification requirements:to perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below represent the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.education

and experience:at least 18 years of age or olderdcfs qualifications for early childhood teachers and school-age workers ill. Admin code tit. 89, § 407.140  (c)(1) requires early childhood teachers to have 60 semester hours (or 90 quarter hours) of credits from an accredited college or university with six semester or nine quarter hours in courses related directly to child care and/or child development, from birth to age 6, with no experience requiredor 407.140 (c)(2) requires early childhood teachers…