Preschool Lead Teacher

Ontario Trillium Foundation; Round Rock (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Ontario Trillium Foundation is looking for a Preschool Lead Teacher to manage a classroom of 3-4 year old children. The role involves creating a safe and nurturing environment, planning activities that promote learning and curiosity, and engaging children in various educational experiences. Responsibilities include guiding children in their academic work, maintaining records, and ensuring the classroom meets safety standards. This position is essential for fostering a positive relationship with families and encouraging their participation in the program.

Qualifications

• Experience managing a classroom of young children.
• Ability to create a safe and nurturing classroom environment.
• Skills in planning educational activities appropriate for children's development.

Responsibilities

• Manage a classroom of 3-4 year old children.
• Engage children in various learning and physical activities.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure safety standards.

Job description

Job Description

Job Description: Preschool Lead Teachers are responsible for providing and maintaining a loving, nurturing, safe, and educational environment for the children in their care. They report to the Director and Assistant Director with any questions or issues.

Major Responsibilities

1. Manage one classroom of 3-4 year old children.
2. Create a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate to the physical development of the children
3. Plan activities that encourage exploration and curiosity and are appropriate to the ages, needs, and skill levels of the children.
4. Engage the children in academic activities, sensory activities, neuromotor activities, audiomotor activities, and physical exercise.
5. Guide children through completing their academic work.
6. Assist the children in washing their hands before meals.
7. Preparebreakfast, lunch, and snack for the children.
8. Routinely take children on bathroom breaks to ensure they don’t have an accident.
9. Ensure all children are well dressed before going outside to the playground.
10. Prepare children for nap time; making sure their mats are out, the lights are off, and music is playing.
11. Use Brightwheel to ensure that all children that are in your care have been checked in by their family.
12. Use Brightwheel to record the schedule of the children and communicate with parents throughout the day.
13. Maintain accurate and appropriate records for the children assigned to your room.
14. Maintain a safe environment based on the safety standards set by the Center and State guidelines.
15. Maintain a clean classroom to the best of your ability throughout the day, making sure the tables and the floor are clean.
16. Clean the classroom thoroughly at the end of the day.
17. Work cooperatively and effectively with your classroom assistant and as a team member; communicating necessary information on a continuous basis.
18. Establish a positive, friendly, and open relationship with each child’s family and encourage their participation in the program.