Lead Preschool Teacher — Nurturing Curriculum Leader

Ivy Kids - Silver Ranch; Katy (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Employee discounts

Opportunity for advancement

Job summary

Ivy Kids is looking for a Lead Preschool Teacher in Katy, TX to plan and implement daily curriculum for a classroom, creating a safe, nurturing, and engaging learning environment. You will oversee personal care, supervision of an assistant teacher, and model Conscious Discipline while maintaining records and communicating with families.

You will coordinate activities, follow state standards, attend trainings, and partner with parents and staff to support each child's growth and well-being.

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.
• Lead teacher must maintain at least 24 hours of training each year.

Responsibilities

• Understands and complies with all Ivy Kids Brand standards & State Standards
• 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.

Job description

Ivy Kids is looking for a Lead Preschool Teacher in Katy, TX to plan and implement daily curriculum for a classroom, creating a safe, nurturing, and engaging learning environment. You will oversee personal care, supervision of an assistant teacher, and model Conscious Discipline while maintaining records and communicating with families.

You will coordinate activities, follow state standards, attend trainings, and partner with parents and staff to support each child's growth and well-being.