Preschool Lead Teacher

Child Start; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 24,878 - 35,432; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision plans

403(b) retirement plan

Paid holidays

Job summary

An early childhood education provider in Wichita, KS is seeking a Lead Teacher responsible for planning and implementing educational experiences for children. Candidates should have an Associates degree in Early Childhood or related field and 1-3 years teaching experience. The position offers a starting pay of $21.89 per hour and competitive benefits including health plans and a retirement plan.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years experience teaching children age 3 to 5 required.
• Must have legal authorization to work permanently in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement learning experiences.
• Instruct and supervise children in classroom activities.
• Communicate with parents about classroom routines.

Skills

Bilingual (Spanish/English)

Positive discipline

Classroom supervision

Parent communication

Education

Associates degree in Early Childhood or related field

Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education (preferred)

Job description

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Lead teachers for Early Childhood and Head Start programs are responsible for planning and implementing learning experiences that advance the intellectual, emotional, social, and physical development of children within a safe, healthy learning environment. They encourage the involvement of the families of the children of the program and support the development of relationships between children and their families.

• Utilizes appropriate language, interactions, and positive discipline
• Models Positive behavior
• Instructs and supervises children in classroom activities
• Implement age appropriate activities that support the Head Start performance standards and the creative curriculum
• Implement and model family style eating during meal times
• Continuously monitor children to ensure safety at all times, and report child abuse and neglect when necessary
• Maintains anecdotal notes, written observations, and other approved forms of documentation for each child
• Administers Creative Curriculum, DECA and DIAL-4 screenings; makes referrals as needed
• Utilizes curriculum library, trainings, plans, and develops age appropriate activities for lesson plans in conjunction with the assistant teacher
• Incorporates required activities into lesson plans that support children's development
• Prepares activities that support lesson plans
• Utilizes process not product instruction with children
• Informs parents about daily classroom routines, expectations, policies, field trips, and volunteer opportunities
• Communicates with parents about incidents that have been observed and/or recorded on site.
• As a parent advocate, helps resolve issues or concerns that are raised
• Completes all necessary paperwork for classroom activities including meal count sheets, attendance, screenings, parent/teacher conferences, and home visits in a timely manner
• Maintains up to date and accurate education folders to include complete incident reports, permission slips
• Completes all assessment paperwork, such as Creative Curriculum checklist, and DECA and DIAL-4 screenings, according to specified timelines
• Supports volunteers, assistant teachers, and foster grandparents with the learning of classroom requirements
• Delegates duties as necessary, and give feedback to facilitate professional growth
• Works closely with site manager, assistant manager, and classroom teaching team
  
  

Requirements

Requires:

• Associates degree in Early Childhood or related field with 9 credit hours in Early Childhood.
• One to three years experience teaching children age 3 to 5.
• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 30 pounds for various classroom and event needs or put a child on a changing table
  
  

Prefer:

• Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or related field with 9 hours in ECE.
• Bilingual (Spanish/English)
  
  

Benefits

Child Start's Lead Teacher position starts at $21.89 per hour, depending on education and experience.

Child Start offers competitive salary and benefits, including Medical/Dental/Vision plans, company-paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability coverage, 403(b) retirement plan, 9 paid holidays each year, and much more!

Must have legal authorization to work permanently in the United States for any employer without requiring a visa transfer or visa sponsorship.

In compliance with KDHE requirements, Child Start will request proof of measles (MMR) vaccination or documented immunity during the employment process.

This is not a remote position, must be able to commute daily to Wichita, KS.

Seniority level

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