Preschool Lead Teacher

JOB DESCRIPTION

**PART TIME AND FULL TIME POSITIONS

The lead teacher ensures the safety and well-being of each child by responding to their emotional, social, physical, and educational needs. The lead teacher utilizes best developmentally appropriate practice methods at all times. They are a positive role model for all care giving staff and children. Furthermore, they are customer service orientated and professional.

DUTIES

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  Engage children in activities and play that stimulates their development.
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  Assist children with activities and daily life (restroom use, diapering, hand washing)
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  Appropriately supervise children while keeping them safe at all times.
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  Approach parents daily with them about their child.
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  Establish a professional level of rapport with each family in order to provide quality
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  care and friendly service.
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  Creating and maintaining an environment that is clean, organized, clutter-free, and
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  safe for all children.
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  Supervise teacher assistants in the classroom and ensure they are following program
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  policy and customer service expectations.
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  Train any teacher assistants in the classroom and direct them as to what duties need
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  to be carried out throughout the day.
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  Plan daily activities that are developmentally appropriate for young children.
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  Conduct child assessments and facilitate parent-teacher conferences.
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  Attend and engage in occasional parent participation events and other events that
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  may be on nights and/or weekend-ends.
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  Prepare monthly parent newsletters and weekly lesson plans.
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  Be responsible for daily recording of activities pertaining to eating, sleeping, and
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  diaper changing.
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  Maintain a professional self image and project the value of the organization at all

QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

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  Have a high school diploma or equivalent education
  
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  Have completed or able to enroll in the required ECE courses to be a qualified teacher.
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  Be CPR, First Aid, Health/Safety, and Blood Borne Pathogen certified.
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  Complete a TB test and physical.
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  Be mentally and physically capable of caring for a group of children alone in one
• Possess a strong work ethic, be punctual, and have minimal absences.
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  Have an awareness of the unique needs of young children and have appropriate expectations of their abilities.
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  Willing to fulfill the responsibilities in accordance with the Church’s educational philosophy
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  Demonstrate the fruit of the Spirit as evidence of a growing Christ-centered life (Galatians 5:16-25, Ephesians 5:18-21)
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  Be teachable and faithful in learning from and following those in authority over him/her and fully supporting the vision of Crossline Church.
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  Fulfill the duties required of Crossline Church members as outlined in the membership covenant.
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  Philosophical alignment with church leadership
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  Committed to continued development
• Clear Live Scan and Criminal Background
  
• Hours may vary as needed; center open from 7am-6pm
  

ADDITIONALLY ALL CHURCH STAFF MEMBERS:

• Love Jesus and call themselves Christians.
• Embrace a high biblical standard of personal conduct and lifestyle.
• Agree to and adhere to the church's statement of faith and leadership commitment. 
• Attend Crossline Community Church

SPECIAL SKILLS NEEDED

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  Be able to knee, bend, squat, lift, push, pull, and carry children.

LINES OF SUPERVISION

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  Lead teachers report directly to the director/assistant director with questions or concerns regarding the children or center policy.