Preschool Lead Teacher — Growth, Training & Benefits

Pediatrics-Plus; Alma (AR); On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Company 401(k) matching

Discounts & Incentives

Training & Development

Continuing Education

Job summary

Pediatrics Plus is seeking a Classroom Lead Teacher to oversee the classroom, assess and guide children, and supervise teaching assistants. This role emphasizes creating a nurturing, structured learning environment for developmentally at-risk children in a developmental preschool setting.

Ideal candidates will engage children in a fun, collaborative manner, collaborate with staff and families, and participate in ongoing training and professional development provided by the company.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; CDA preferred.
• Experience in a classroom with developmentally at-risk children is preferred.
• Ability to engage children in a developmentally appropriate, child-centered manner.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of the classroom.
• Assess each EIDT child using the proper assessment tool.
• Assist in developing each child’s ITP.
• Review ITP and suggest changes to the Curriculum Coordinator.
• Ensure ITP is implemented to maximize treatment.
• Refer children for additional services in collaboration with the director.
• Update and submit required reports on time.
• Maintain classroom billing and ensure visual supervision of children at all times.
• Create a positive emotional climate and respectful interactions among children and staff.
• Ensure a clean, safe learning environment and proper hygiene of toys/materials.

Skills

Classroom management

Team collaboration

Child engagement

Effective communication

Adaptability

Tech literacy

Observation & assessment

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CDA preferred

Tools

Windows OS

iOS

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Pediatrics Plus is seeking a Classroom Lead Teacher to oversee the classroom, assess and guide children, and supervise teaching assistants. This role emphasizes creating a nurturing, structured learning environment for developmentally at-risk children in a developmental preschool setting.

Ideal candidates will engage children in a fun, collaborative manner, collaborate with staff and families, and participate in ongoing training and professional development provided by the company.