Pre Lead Teacher

Family-Worship-Center; St. George (LA); Hybrid; USD 14,000 - 16,000; Full time

Job summary

Family-Worship-Center is seeking a lead teacher to foster a Christian atmosphere where children are loved, nourished, and developmentally supported throughout each day.

The role requires prior lead teacher experience and an ability to manage classroom staff, communicate with parents, and maintain a safe, supervised environment aligned with licensing standards.

Qualifications

• Lead teacher must manage care of children in class.
• Experience leading classroom staff required.
• Able to communicate professionally with parents.
• Maintain a loving, safe, clean classroom environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide a Christian atmosphere where children are loved and cared for.
• Keep children clean and supervised at all times.
• Develop weekly lesson plans using the A Beka curriculum.
• Organize activities promoting physical, mental, and social development.
• Prepare materials and classroom for activities.
• Document medications, attendance, and observations.
• Ensure emergency procedures meet licensing requirements.
• Comply with Dept. of Health and Hospitals, Dept. of Education, and Fire Marshal regulations.

Skills

Childcare management

Leadership

Parent communication

Classroom safety

Education

Early Childhood Education degree

Job description

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4 days ago Requisition ID: 1017

Salary Range: $14.00 To $16.00 Annually

Job Description

Job Overview:The lead teacher’s primary responsibility is to provide a Christian atmosphere where the children in their class are loved, nourished, developmentally encouraged, and expertly cared for throughout each day.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure all needs of the children are met.
• Maintain a positive and professional relationship with parents.
• Keep children clean at all times (face, nose, clothes, diaper, etc.)
• Ensure that all children are supervised at all times.
• Maintain a clean and safe classroom environment.
• Effectively lead assistant teachers and floaters.
• Develop weekly lesson plans which include the A Beka curriculum materials.
• Organize and lead activities designed to promote physical, mental, and social development, such as: games, arts and crafts, music, and storytelling.
• Prepare materials and classroom for class activities.
• Ensure proper classroom documentation: Medication administration, attendance records, and observation reports.
• Ensure emergency evacuation procedures are conducted efficiently and according to licensing regulations.
• Ensure compliance with licensing regulations (Dept. of Health and Hospitals, Dept. of Education, and Fire Marshal).

Requirements:

• A lead teacher must be able to: effectively manage the care of children in the class, successfully lead fellow classroom employees, professionally communicate with parents, and maintain a loving classroom that is safe, clean, and developmentally encouraging
• Previous experience as a lead teacher is required.
• Minimum physical requirements include: lifting children, bending, squatting, pushing buggies, and standing/working on your feet for extended periods of time

Experience:

• A degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field is preferred.
• Previous experience working with preschool-aged children in a childcare or educational setting is essential.
• Familiarity with behavior management techniques and classroom management strategies.
• Knowledge of childhood development principles and best practices in early education.
• Experience in private school settings is a plus.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with parents, staff, and students.

Please Note: Pay rate is based upon experience.