Lead Teacher (Childcare)

The teacher is responsible for providing a developmentally appropriate educational environment. They are accountable for their classroom management and operation. Major responsibilities include lesson plan development, appropriate interactions with children, and communication with parents.

Essential Responsibilities and Duties:

Work with the Center Director to develop an appropriate curriculum and ensures that it complies with state and federal requirements.

Develop and implement weekly lesson plans in conjunction with the classroom staff

Provide developmentally appropriate educational opportunities to children, including reading, writing, math, science, art, and music

Support children's emotional and social development, encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts

Provide constant supervision of children in your care inside the center as well as outside on the playground, and on field trips

Keep records on individual children, including daily observations and information about activities, meals served, and medications administered

Instruct children in health and personal habits such as eating, resting, and toilet habits

Organize and participate in recreational activities

Assist in preparing food for children and serve meals and refreshments to children and regulate rest periods

Assist children in self-care routines (washing hands, changing clothes, diapering etc.)

Perform housekeeping duties such as cleaning/sanitizing, dishwashing, and changing of linens

Maintain a healthy environment both inside and outside that promotes learning

Maintain confidentiality of child and family information

Assist in preparing and maintaining the center to meet Missouri licensing requirements

Communicate to the Center Director observed safety, physical, and licensing issues immediately

Maintain prompt hours and notify your immediate supervisor in a timely manner in the event of your absence

Attend all required staff meetings, functions and staff development opportunities

Collaborate professionally and respectfully with other members of your team

All other job related duties as assigned

Be able to lift up to 55 pounds

Excessive climbing, walking, bending, stretching and sitting on floor with children

Exposure to childhood illnesses and diseases

Exposure to varying outside temperatures (heat and cold)

Minimum Qualifications:

CDA (Child Development Associate Credential)

Preferred Qualifications:

AA or BA in Early Childhood Education or a related field and 6 months previous experience working with young children.