20 hour/week position and we pay $17/hour
CENTER OF GRACE ELL PRESCHOOL


LEAD TEACHER JOB DESCRIPTION


RESPONSIBILITIES:


    

  • Will be accountable to the Executive Director
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  • Will be responsible for the arrangement of the room which includes but is not limited to: activity centers, decorating bulletin boards, displaying children’s art work, etc.
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  • Will set up classroom prior to the beginning of each semester and be responsible for cleaning and storage at the end of each semester
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  • Will be responsible for daily planning/preparation of room before school, and cleanup process at the end of the day
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  • Will delegate responsibilities to the assistant teachers and volunteers when needed
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  • Will follow guidelines for health, sanitation and safety as outlined by Kansas Department of Health and Environment
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  • Will be responsible for supervision and management of children’s safety and well-being at all times. This includes being aware of children’s individual needs and or problems as well as the entire group
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  • Will maintain a positive, professional attitude at all times to ensure the best possible learning environment for the children
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  • Will act as an appropriate role model for children
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  • Will promote the positive image of the program
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  • Will create literacy packages and distribute them once/month
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  • Will visit preschool families once/semester
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  • Will help with class lists, parent orientation and weekly attendance
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CURRICULUM:


    

  • Lead teacher will be responsible for creating and implementing age and developmentally appropriate classroom curriculum
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  • Lead teacher will post written daily lesson plans, monthly newsletters and calendars and submit these to the Director two weeks prior to posting for review.
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COMMUNICATION:


    

  • Will document each child’s progress and development and communicate with parents
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  • Will report any delays or developmental concerns to Director for follow up
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  • Communicate with parents by e-mail, phone, formal and informal meetings, and newsletters
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  • Interact and communicate effectively with children and parents in a warm and friendly manner.
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The lead will maintain professionalism and confidentiality at all times. Any matters that require reporting will be shared with the Director.