Early Childhood/ Preschool Lead Teacher

Job summary
The Lead Teacher works in collaboration with the classroom teaching team, education coordinator and the DirectorCreating a caring and safe environment for the children and assisting in activities to improve the overall care and quality of educationMust be able to communicate, listen and work well with others in a team environment
Job seniority: mid-to-senior level
Responsibilities
• Work in collaboration with other classroom teachers to provide a quality developmentally appropriate program for 3 and 4 year-old children• Conduct assessment of child progress and facilitate parent conferences• Co-create weekly lesson plans using the SDE Learning Plan• Maintain clear open communication with all staff, administrator and parents
Requirements
• BA in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Child Study or Human Growth and Development• Demonstrated knowledge developmentally appropriate early childhood practices• Excellent oral and communication skills• Ability to work in a variety of settings with a culturally diverse population• Able to address the needs of the program as they arise• Familiarity with NAEYC Standards, School Readiness program requirements• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable
Benefits
• Full time, non-union position