Lead Teacher

Sign-on bonus of $1,000.00** given to all new direct care employees. $500.00 after 90 days, $500.00 after 1 year

Currently, we are seeking a Lead Teacher for our 4 year old classroom.

As a collaborative team, our staff provide a nurturing environment for children, working with parents and families to create a sense of community within our center.

1. Adhere to ECDC’s arrival and departure procedures to ensure the safety and security of every child while in your care.
2. Provide visual supervision of the children in your care. Every child must always be in sight and no child should ever be without visual supervision.
3. Direct the duties and activities of Assistant Teacher(s) and Floaters assigned to your classroom and train new staff in the daily practices of the classroom and center.
4. Maintain an inviting and engaging classroom that is organized, clean, and sanitary, meeting all Health Dept., Fire Dept., OSHA, COA and NCDCDEE guidelines.
5. Follow a daily routine that provides structure and predictability for the school day.
6. Establish a classroom management style that encourages children to make good choices by setting positive classroom rules and expectations, providing natural and logical consequences, and anticipating and redirecting undesired behaviors before classroom disturbances occur.
7. Promote the physical, emotional, and intellectual growth of each child using the NC Foundations Creative Curriculum.
8. Develop weekly lesson plans that provide fun and interactive learning experiences. Submit lesson plans to the Director for biweekly review. Prepare and have ready all materials needed to complete daily activities.
9. Schedule and participate in outdoor activities and play to promote skill development, coordination, imagination, and physical fitness of children in care.
10. Support the nutritional health of the children when serving breakfast, lunch, and snacks by encouraging them to try/eat the foods prepared. Model appropriate eating habits and table manners while sitting with the children during mealtimes.
11. Communicate directly with parents to share developmental observations, set quarterly goals, share daily achievements, and address concerns using a team approach that supports the individual needs and successes of each child.
12. Maintain up-to-date information in each child’s classroom file, including accident and incident reports, behavioral concerns, documentation for assessments, positive achievements, etc. Report time-sensitive information/documentation promptly and professionally to the Director and parent or guardian for follow up.
13. Communicate with children, parents/guardians, and staff in a positive and respectful manner. Any differences of opinion will be discussed in private, never in front of the children.
14. Show professional discretion during discussions about children, families, or staff, and protect the confidentiality of others by not participating in such discussions outside of the center or in front of other parents, staff or children in care.
15. Participate in planning and hosting special events and activities held at the center (Easter parade, Christmas program, Graduation, etc.)
16. Attend and participate in staff development opportunities, training, and team building with the Director and fellow teachers. Attend agency fundraising events as requested.
17. Review and practice all emergency procedures (fire drill, tornado plan) with the children monthly.
18. Welcome and engage prospective parents and children in your classroom during the walk-through portion of center tours to support enrollment efforts.
19. Supervise and participate in water play and pool time activities during the summer.
20. Perform any other duties or assignments as requested by the Director or administration.

• High School diploma or equivalent required. Associate's degree in ECE preferred.
• EDU 119 plus 6 additional credit hours in Early Childhood Education required.
• Qualifying Letter from NC Division of Child Development and Early Education required.
• CPR and First Aid certified or willingness to complete certification within the first 30 days of employment.
• Complete credit hours and annual training as required by NCDCDEE to maintain the center's 4 star rating.

Competencies:

• Diversity - Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; Educates others on the value of diversity; Promotes a harassment-free environment
• Ethics - Treats people with respect; Inspires the trust of others; Maintains confidentiality; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values
• Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events; Communicates changes effectively to overcome resistance; Prepares and supports those affected by change
• Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered and pertinent information is relayed before leaving shift; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time
• Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan
• Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things; Responds promptly to the needs of others
• Judgement - Makes timely decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; Maintains appropriate boundaries
• Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly
• Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Able to build morale and group commitment to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed
• Technical Skills - Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• Frequently required to stand, walk, and sit
• Frequently required to bend, stoop, or kneel, push, pull, and climb stairs
• Frequently required to talk and hear
• Occasionally must lift and/or move up to 35 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds
• Frequently required to grasp, reach, and utilize hand and finger dexterity
• Specific visual abilities required include close vision; distance vision; peripheral vision; depth perception and ability to adjust focus
• Occasionally exposed to outdoor weather conditions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Agency paid benefits:

• Dental insurance with Aetna Dental after 60 days. Agency pays 100% of the premium costs.
• Life insurance with MetLife. Agency pays 100% of the premium costs.
• Long-term Disability insurance with MetLife. Agency pays 100% of the premium costs.
• Vacation & Sick leave pay accrues after 90 days.
• 401(k) Retirement plan with Mutual of America available after 1 year. Agency contributes an amount equivalent to 6% of your salary each month.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) benefits with ADP
• Employee Discount Program benefits with LifeMart

Additional voluntary benefits:

• Medical insurance plans with United HealthCare after 60 days. Agency covers 85% of the premium costs.
• Vision insurance with VSP after 60 days.
• Short-term Disability insurance with MetLife after 60 days.
• Critical Illness and AD&D with MetLife after 60 days.
• Additional Life insurance, including spouse and child with MetLife after 60 days.
• FSA account and HSA account

Compensation details: 12-15 Hourly Wage

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