Lead Teacher

• Supervise and ensure the safety and well-being of the children at all times, being alert to the needs and/or problems of the children as individuals and as members of a group
• Plan and implement curriculum in detail for assigned classes, with team-teacher if applicable
• Arrange for classroom excursions and/or field trips
• Enhance the room with appropriate bulletin boards, pictures, children’s art work, and other hangings
• Supervise children during mealtimes, help serve meals if necessary, and clean up the area afterwards, if necessary
• Keep classrooms, storage rooms, bathroom, and hallway areas clean, neat, and orderly
• Vacuum and mop classroom and classroom bathroom daily
• Give medication to children as directed in the Medication Policy
• Be aware of children as they arrive and depart
• Document students’ daily activities
• Communicate with parents and guardians as needed
• Follow all licensing policies, procedures, and regulations as written by LDOE & the center
• Conduct individual conferences with the parents of each child when needed
• Complete 12 hours of approved educational training, as well as CPR/First Aid training, Health and Safety training, and Medication Administration training
• Keep Director informed in advance of all program planning and needed purchases
• Report to Director any special needs or problems of individual children
• Report to Director any cases of suspected child abuse and/or neglect
• Attend staff planning and evaluation meetings
• Handle discipline promptly and in accordance with stated policy.  Use Conscious Discipline techniques daily.
• Give advance notice of absences when possible.
• Assist with other duties, as needed or assigned by Director.

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