Early Learning Center Head Teacher

The Salvation Army; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

The Salvation Army in Lexington, KY is seeking a Lead Teacher for our early childhood program. The successful candidate will plan and implement developmentally appropriate activities, maintain a safe classroom, and communicate regularly with parents.

Hours are 8:00am-5:00pm, Monday through Friday, on-site. Requirements include an Associates or higher in Early Childhood Education (or CDA certificate with 3 years of experience), plus CPR, First Aid, and TB testing and a satisfactory background

Qualifications

• Degree (Associates or above) in Early Childhood Education is preferred.
• CDA certificate or equivalent with 3 years experience.
• Must meet city and state licensing requirements (CPR, First Aid & TB skin test).
• Must pass extensive background check.
• Experience: Teaching 2 years (Preferred), Childcare 2 years (Preferred).

Responsibilities

• Plan, supervise and carry out developmentally appropriate early childhood program with attention to individual children.
• Prepare and post weekly lesson plans for the classroom.
• Maintain a safe, healthy and emotionally stable environment for children.
• Oversee meals and snacks and encourage sound nutritional practices.
• Maintain records necessary for center operations and child progress.
• Communicate with parents regularly and participate in Parent/Teacher conferences.
• Be flexible with hours/ duties to maintain center operations.
• Adhere to Kentucky State Daycare Regulations and center policies.

Education

Associates or higher in Early Childhood Education

CDA certificate or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Location: Lexington, Ky

Job Type: Full-time

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift between 8:00am-5:00pm
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Job Focus:

The Lead Teacher is responsible for providing, planning, and implementing a successful, safe and supervised educational setting which is age and developmentally appropriate. The Lead Teacher is also responsible for promoting the social, emotional, physical and cognitive development of the students and encouraging parent involvement in all aspects of the program. The Lead Teacher completes daily reports, maintains student portfolios and provides on-going assessments. This position is also responsible for supervision of volunteers, assistants, aides, and or student teachers assigned to the classroom.

Hours: Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm

Responsibilities

• Plan, supervise and carry out developmentally appropriate early childhood program, with consideration to the needs of individual children, with concerns for their interest, special needs and talents, individual style and pace of learning and relationship to their cultural and socioeconomic background. Prepare and post weekly lesson plans for the classroom.
• Maintain a safe, healthy and emotionally stable environment for children
• Maintain physical environment by keeping classroom and shared areas clean and well-maintained. Report any maintenance needs, loss of equipment, or hazard to Director promptly. Ensure that all housekeeping duties are performed daily. Spills and carpet stains must be cleaned immediately.
• Oversee meals and snacks with the children and encourage development of sound nutritional practice.
• Assist children in developing good habits of personal hygiene
• Maintains records necessary for efficient running of the center-include but not limited to attendance, health checks, USDA, child assessments, anecdotes, IEP's, daily child schedule, or activity records, administering medicines, and incident/accident reports
• Be responsive, creative, and professional in developing positive relationships with parents. Communicate frequently with parents informally, with periodic notes and verbal communications, as well as a Parent Newsletter/Calendar at least monthly
• Be available to answer questions and provide positive feedback as well as instructional information pertaining to the growth and development of children, and participate in Parent/Teacher conferences
• Maintains prompt hours. Notifies director and center in the event of impending absence
• Cooperate and collaborate with all ELC staff to ensure all children’s needs are met and State Regulations are followed
• Complete required training programs, conferences, courses, and other aspects of professional growth for a minimum of 15 hours; keeps abreast of current issues in early childhood education
• Maintains an overall positive attitude about the center, representing the ELC in a positive manner to the community
• Is flexible to change in hours or duties as necessary to maintain proper running of the center
• Treat children, colleagues, and parents with respect and dignity
• Be familiar with and adhere to all Kentucky State Daycare Regulations and ELC Policies and Procedures, as described in the ELC Staff Handbook.

Qualifications

Degree (Associates or above) in Early Childhood Education is preferred

CDA (Child Development Associate) certificate or equivalent with 3 years experience

Must meet requirements of city and state licensing agencies (CPR, First Aid & TB Skin test)

Must pass extensive background check'Experience:

• Teaching: 2 years (Preferred)
• Childcare: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

The Salvation Army’s Mission StatementThe Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church.Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God.Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christand to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.