Lead Teacher

JOB SUMMARY

A Lead Teacher is responsible for managing and supervising every aspect of an Amazing Explorers Academy classroom including effective implementation of our unique preschool curriculum. This includes creating an environment of learning that promote the social, physical and intellectual growth of children, regardless of their age, background, or abilities. He or she must be knowledgeable in developmentally appropriate practices and will take the lead in maintaining safety and order among all children in their room at any given time, thus ensuring activities and the curriculum is adhered to as required by the Director. The Lead Teacher must also be polite and responsive to the families of the students and be able to collaborate with other Assistant and Lead Teachers, as required, in order to foster the overall goals of Amazing Explorers Academy. All required training is paid and there is ample room for personal growth and development within the organization.

JOB DUTIES, TASKS, AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

● Follows daily schedule and implements curriculum which includes communicating and interpreting both verbally and in writing in the English language ● Maintains accurate child observation records and anecdotal notes for use during parent/teacher conferences to be held at minimum twice a year ● Conducts formal and informal assessments periodically to ensure children are on track developmentally ● Interacts with the children and models socially appropriate behavior in the classroom and on the playground. This may require frequent standing, kneeling, bending, stooping, and lifting to engage with the children ● Communicates effectively and efficiently with families in a polite and respectful manner ● Follows all safety and security policies and procedures and documents any accidents/incidents accordingly ● Follows mandated reporting guidelines as established by the state ● Supervises all children, regardless of home classroom, maintaining a secure and safe environment for children to play and learn ● Maintains proper daily attendance records utilizing digital technology in the classroom including the AEA mobile APP, sending messages and updates to families throughout the school day ● Maintains a safe and healthy environment adhering to all company procedures related to injuries and accidents and communicate any potential hazards to the Director ● Prepares a safe, warm environment that is always orderly and clean Job Description | Lead Teacher ● Promotes only positive interactions among teachers and children, treating everyone with respect and dignity by recognizing and considering the unique background of each person, including children with disabilities, special talents, interest, style or pace of learning, etc. ● Plans curriculum and materials needed for the week prior to starting any program ● Regularly opens and closes the assigned classroom in the morning and evening ● Cleans the classroom by sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, cleaning the restroom, sanitizing toys and surfaces, and disposing of trash ● Helps with meal and snack preparation, feeding children, and modeling table manners by sitting with the children at family style meals. ● Participates in accreditation goals and performs the associated classroom requirements to meet those goals, if applicable. ● Maybe required to take additional training classes or courses as required by Amazing Explorers Academy or any state or regulatory agency

MINIMUM JOB QUALIFICATIONS

● Minimum 18 years old ● Must meet state licensing requirements for education including maintaining in-service hours as required by state licensing agencies or accrediting bodies ● Must meet all standards and requirements relating to education and experience as set by the state and accreditation agent ● Must possess a high school diploma or its equivalent ● Prefer experience in a licensed or accredited child care center ● Prefer Staff Credential or degree in Early Childhood Education or related field, but not required ● Prefer CPR and First Aid certification, but not required ● Must be able to communicate, both verbally and in writing, in the English language.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands and attributes checked below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the teacher. X Lifting and carrying (maximum 50 lbs.) X Stooping, Bending X Kneeling, Squatting X Walking/Running X Standing 95% of day X Sitting X Climbing, Balancing (Ladder) X Close Vision (20” or less) X Pushing / Pulling X Distance Vision (20’ or more) X Hearing X Speaking X Reaching X Reading / Interpreting Instructions WORK ENVIRONMENT: Throughout the course and conduct of working as a teacher, the following conditions may apply: May occasionally: work in temperatures above 100 degrees Fahrenheit and below 32 degrees Fahrenheit; walk on slippery or uneven surfaces; and climb ladders or work off elevated structures on an occasional basis during the work week The noise level of the work environment is frequently loudMay be moderate exposure to hazards and/or childhood illnesses. Note: The listed job duties, tasks and responsibilities do not represent an exhaustive list. To successfully perform this job, an applicant and/or employee must be able to perform each of the listed essential functions, with or without reasonable accommodation.