Lead Teacher

Bentonville Child Development Center; Bentonville (AR); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A local child development center in Bentonville, Arkansas is seeking a qualified Early Childhood Educator. The role involves creating a positive learning environment, maintaining child safety, and building relationships with families. Ideal candidates should have a BS or BA in ECE or a related field, along with at least 3 years of experience working directly with children. Responsibilities include interactive teaching, conducting parent conferences, and working collaboratively with staff. Join our team to make a difference in children's lives.

Qualifications

• Three years of experience in an educational or child development role.
• Positive interaction and language development skills with children.
• Ability to build relationships with parents and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Provide developmentally appropriate learning materials and activities.
• Delegate work to the Assistant Teacher and ensure schedule adherence.
• Conduct parent/teacher conferences and maintain classroom organization.

Skills

Positive interaction with children

Effective communication with parents and staff

Teamwork

Initiative

Education

BS or BA in Early Childhood Education (ECE) or unrelated field

45+ hours of ECE credits

3 years of experience

Job description

Qualifications

• Education and Experience:
  • BS or BA in ECE or unrelated field
  • 45+ hours of ECE credits
  • 3 years of experience
• Demonstrated ability or requisite personal qualities to work well with children and adults

Children's Center Philosophy and Program Expectations

• Place children as the first priority
• Promotes teamwork and shows respect for employees
• Attends scheduled staff and team meetings
• Acquires at least 25 hours of professional development annually
• Develops and maintains relationships with families

Interactions with Parents and Staff

• Works to build positive relationships with parents and co-workers
• Communicates effectively with other adults in the program
• Demonstrates respect for parents and co-workers
• Works as a part of a team with concern for the entire program

Interactions with Children

• Exhibits positive interaction through communication, actions, contact, and responsiveness
• Teacher encourage language development through activities, songs, questions, books and other means
• Utilizes appropriate child guidance

Classroom Responsibilities

• Provides and makes accessible developmentally appropriate learning materials
• Arranges classroom in such a manner as to encourage children to explore and discover
• Delegates work to Assistant Teacher and Area Support
• Submits building maintenance forms for classroom and facility repairs
• Updates child portfolios to include examples of child work and progress reports
• Completes GROW assessment for each child three times a year
• Uses the assessment results to modify the curriculum to meet the needs of each individual child and the classroom
• Maintains daily schedule while meeting the needs of the children
• Submits supply requests in a timely manner
• Maintains equipment and furnishings to meet quality approval standards

Activities and Environments

• Conducts parent/teacher conferences
• Maintains a clean, organized, and inviting classroom environment
• Uses the outdoors as part of the learning environment
• Implements curriculum and other learning experiences

Health, Safety, and Emergency Procedures

• Required First Aid/CPR training in order to perform critical life-saving measures if necessary
• Responsive to Level I, II, and III child safety protocols
• Has a thorough knowledge of and follows emergency plans
• Understands and follows all child supervision policies and procedures
• Records daily attendance
• Records food records, serves children, and models during meal times
• Abides by all health and safety standards
• Checks children for signs of illness or accidents
• Dispenses medication according to procedures
• Follows all HWCEC and DHS policies and procedures

Work Ethic and Professional Responsibilities

• Maintains professional appearance
• Meets program requirements for attendance
• Maintains professional composure during a busy working day
• Exhibits judgment and independence
• Shows initiative and is open to new ideas

Other Related Duties as Assigned by Immediate Supervisor