Lead Preschool Teacher - Nurture, Curriculum & Safety

Ivy Kids - Cinco Ranch; Katy (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Job summary

Ivy Kids in Katy, TX seeks a Lead Preschool Teacher to plan and implement daily curriculum, supervise an assistant teacher, and maintain a safe, nurturing classroom environment while modeling Conscious Discipline.

You will coordinate personal care, learning activities, and developmental checklists, keep records, and ensure classrooms are clean and safe. Strong communication with families is essential.

Qualifications

• Must be able to repeatedly bend, stoop and run; must repeatedly lift and carry children up to 50+ pounds.
• Must be able to effectively interact and communicate with children and parents.
• The lead teacher must maintain at least 24 hours of training each year.

Responsibilities

• Plans and implements the Ivy Kids curriculum activities.
• Keeps accurate and current records of each child’s developmental milestones, student accidents, anecdotal records, and attendance.
• Ensure ASQs are conducted on time.
• Has knowledge of state standards and the ability to follow Ivy Kids Critical Procedures.
• Provides daily communication to parents via the parent app.
• Attend staff meetings and trainings.
• Assists in training new staff and familiarizing them with program practices, forms, and schedules.
• Observes, records, and reports to the director any significant behavior of children or staff that could adversely affect the quality of care provided.
• Understands and implements all Critical procedures and infant care procedures.
• Implements appropriate procedures in the event of an emergency
• Administers CPR/First aid if needed
• Properly maintains educational materials and equipment
• Ensures all sanitization procedures are followed as regulated by childcare licensing
• Keeps the classroom and other play areas safe, neat, and clean.

Skills

Physical stamina

Communication with parents

Training hours per year

Job description

Ivy Kids in Katy, TX seeks a Lead Preschool Teacher to plan and implement daily curriculum, supervise an assistant teacher, and maintain a safe, nurturing classroom environment while modeling Conscious Discipline.

You will coordinate personal care, learning activities, and developmental checklists, keep records, and ensure classrooms are clean and safe. Strong communication with families is essential.