Preschool Lead Teacher - Arkadelphia

Pediatrics-Plus; Arkadelphia (AR); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Company Retirement Plan

Discounts & Incentives

Training & Professional Development

Continuing Education

Job summary

Pediatrics Plus seeks a Classroom Lead Teacher to oversee a developmental preschool classroom. You will lead activities, supervise teaching staff, and implement treatment plans to support children's growth in a nurturing setting.

The role emphasizes teamwork, child-centered instruction, and collaboration with the clinical team to ensure high-quality care and education for every child.

Qualifications

• Willingness to work with developmentally at-risk children.
• Ability to collaborate in a team.
• Engage in a fun, child-centered approach.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of the classroom.
• Assess each EIDT child in his/her classroom using the proper assessment tool.
• Assist in the development of each child’s Individualized Treatment Plan (ITP).
• Review the ITP and suggest changes to the Curriculum Coordinator.
• Ensure that the ITP is implemented to maximize treatment for the children.

Skills

Team collaboration

Child engagement

Communication skills

Job description

Are you passionate about helping children succeed? Do you want to join a team of dedicated professionals committed to creating an environment where children thrive? At Pediatrics Plus, we work to empower children to conquer their world. Pediatrics Plus is a specialized pediatric healthcare provider. We are committed to helping children succeed in all stages of life through evidence-based therapy and education, diagnostic services, state-of-the-art facilities, specialized equipment, family support, and community investment. Join us as a Classroom Lead Teacher! The Classroom Lead Teacher is responsible for the classroom which includes assessing children, ensuring treatment plans are carried out, and supervising the Classroom Teaching Assistants.

Here are some other reasons you’ll love working at Pediatrics Plus:

• Paid Time Off
• Retirement Plan with Company Matching
• Company Discounts & Incentives
• Company-Provided Paid Training & Professional Development
• Continuing Education Opportunities
• State of the Art Facilities & Technology

Pediatrics Plus provides all of the necessary training to start your career as aClassroom Lead Teacher, as well as opportunities to grow with us through professional development. Our training program will provide all the tools you need to be successful as you learn to engage and instruct children in our developmental preschool(s).

What you will do:

Our ideal candidate is someone who is excited to learn and is passionate about helping children in a fun, engaging, and collaborative manner.

• Manageall aspects of the classroom
• Assesseach EIDT child in his/her classroom using the proper assessment tool
• Assistin the development of each child’s Individualized Treatment Plan (ITP)
• Reviewthe ITP and makes suggestions of changes to the Curriculum Coordinator
• Ensurethat the ITP is implemented to maximize the treatment of the children served
• Referchildren for additional clinical services as needed (i.e., nutritional, medical, therapy and behavioral issues), in collaboration with the director and any other appropriate administrative staff
• Ensurethat required reports are updated, completed and turned in on time
• Ensurethe completion of classroom billing via deTASO
• Ensurethat visual supervision of the children is maintained at all times
• Ensurea positive emotional climate for the children by showing respect to children and adults through a willingness to help others, by maintaining harmonious interpersonal relations and through use of appropriate and approved discipline techniques
• Maintainan environment conducive to preventative discipline
• Speakin a well modulated, pleasant and caring voice to children, parents and staff
• Attendand actively participates in job-related center functions
• Representthe program to parents, visitors and the public in a positive way
• Ensurethat a clean, safe, healthy and sanitary learning environment is maintained and that children are kept clean, clothing is changed when necessary, and toys and other materials are disinfected each day
• During periods of physical activity, ensures that active involvement is maintained with children to promote gross and fine motor development
• Immediately reportany information regarding health and safety concerns to the Assistant Director or Nurse
• Completerequired hours of relevant and approved in-service trainings per fiscal year
• Is familiar with the company’s policies, procedures and guidelines, as well as those requirements set forth by regulatory agencies, including EIDT, AR Child Care Licensing, and the AR Health Department
• Displayconcern for the rights of children and families served by the clinic
• Reportfor work dressed appropriately and complies with company policies regarding dress code
• Ensureconfidentiality of children and employee information. Responds to internal and external requests for information according to clinic policy
• May be asked to perform some housekeeping/janitorial functions
• May perform other related and non-related duties, as assigned
• Completetasks in a timely manner

What you have:

• A willingness to work with developmentally at-risk children (birth to age 7)
• Ability to collaborate and work on a team
• Ability to engage in a manner that is fun, child-centered, mindful, and authentic
• Ability to productively react to direction in real-time