Lead Teacher

DePaul Community Health Centers; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Short Term and Long Term Benefits

Life Insurance

Care Management Program

Employee Assistant Program

Virtual Spiritual Care

Company Matching 403(b)

Job summary

Ascension DePaul Services in San Antonio, TX is seeking a Lead Teacher to provide developmentally appropriate experiences for children, develop curricula, and implement lesson plans with teacher assistants.

You will support staff training, report to the Site Manager, and ensure a nurturing, safe classroom aligned with state standards and licensing requirements.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in Early Childhood Development or related field.
• CDA certification from the Council for Early Childhood Professional Recognition and four years of experience in classroom management.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Bilingual (Spanish) preferred but not required.
• Meets and maintains minimum training hours as required by ADSSA and the Texas Star Provider Program.
• C.P.R. Certification and First Aid Training as required.

Responsibilities

• Understands and manifests the philosophy and mission of ADSSA.
• Develops curriculum for developmentally appropriate activities with team teachers.
• Assists children by working with them individually or in groups.
• Implements and assists teacher assistants in lesson planning.
• Facilitates children’s learning by providing a learning environment and ensuring independence.
• Interacts with children in a nurturing and supportive manner.
• Leads the team in keeping the classroom safe at all times.
• Prepares materials and sets up learning centers with her team.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Bilingual Spanish

Staff collaboration

Education

Associates degree in Early Childhood Development or related field

CDA certification

Job description

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Lead Teacher

CHILDCARE DEVELOPMENT - DEPAUL San Antonio, TX, US

Vision: Answering God's call to bring health, healing and hope to all.

Company Matching403(b)

PTO

Short Term and Long TermBenefits

Life Insurance

Care Management Program

Employee Assistant Program

Virtual Spiritual Care

Job Summary:

Provides protection, care and appropriate developmental experiences for children entrusted to their care as defined by the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services Childcare Licensing Department. Develops curriculum for developmentally appropriate activities and implements lesson plans with teacher assistants. Assists with staff training. Reports to the Child Care Assistant Director/Site Manager.

Responsibilities:

• Understands and manifests the philosophy and mission of ADSSA.
• Develops curriculum for developmentally appropriate activities with team teachers.
• Assists children by working with them individually or in groups.
• Implements and assists teacher assistants in lesson planning.
• Facilitates children’s learning by providing a rich learning environment and managing the classroom so that children can be independent.
• Interact with children in a nurturing and supportive manner.
• Leads the team in ensuring that the classroom is safe at all times.
• Prepares materials and sets up learning centers with her team.
• Make observations of children’s behavior and accomplishments and makes documentations for children’s portfolios.
• Keeps teachers’ assistants informed of essential information regarding children in their care.
• Models appropriate and respectful behaviors toward children, families, co-workers and members of the community at all times.
• Participates in, and is available for parent conferences to communicate behavioral assessments and achievements of children in care.
• Must be familiar with TDFPS Minimum Standards, Star Provider Criteria and NAEYC Accreditation Standards and meet all criteria.
• Attends and contributes at monthly staff meetings.

Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associates degree in Early Childhood Development or related field and two years’ experience in classroom management; or
• Child Development Associates (CDA) certification from the Council for Early Childhood Professional Recognition and four years of experience in classroom management
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Bilingual (Spanish) preferred but not required.
• Meets and maintains minimum training hours as required by ADSSA and the Texas Star Provider Program
• C.P.R. Certification and First Aid Training as required