Preschool/PreK Lead Teacher

Ivy Kids - The Heights; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Job summary

Ivy Kids in Houston, TX is seeking a Lead Preschool Teacher to plan and implement daily curriculum in a safe, nurturing learning environment. You will supervise an assistant teacher, maintain records, and coordinate development checklists while modeling Conscious Discipline.

Responsibilities include aligning with Ivy Kids standards, communicating with parents via the app, and ensuring health and safety across activities, transitions, and materials.

Qualifications

• Must be able to repeatedly bend, stoop and run; must repeatedly lift and carry children up to 50+ pounds.
• Must be able to effectively interact and communicate with children and parents.
• The lead teacher must maintain at least 24 hours of training each year.

Responsibilities

• Understands and complies with all Ivy Kids Brand standards & State Standards.
• Plans and implements the Ivy Kids curriculum activities; keeps records of developmental milestones and attendance.
• Ensures ASQs are conducted on time and follows Critical Procedures.
• Provides daily communication to parents via the parent app and attends staff meetings.

Skills

Physical stamina

Effective communication

Job description

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Schedule / Expected Work Hours:

• Monday - Friday: 6:00 am - 6:30 pm

Job Summary

As a Lead Preschool Teacher at Ivy Kids, you will be responsible for planning and implementing the daily curriculum for children in your classroom while creating a safe, nurturing, and engaging learning environment. You will oversee and coordinate the children's personal care, hygiene, learning activities, specialized programs, and positive guidance while practicing and modeling Conscious Discipline throughout the classroom. Maintains classroom records and developmental checklists. Ensures that the classroom and other play areas are consistently clean and safe. Supervises and directs the activities of the assistant teacher assigned to the classroom. Keeps the director informed on a timely basis of pertinent issues regarding staff, children, families, and the program.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

Understands and complies with all Ivy Kids Brand standards & State Standards

General

• Plans and implements the Ivy Kids curriculum activities
• Keeps accurate and current records of each child's developmental milestones, student accidents, anecdotal records, and attendance.
• Ensure ASQs are conducted on time.
• Has knowledge of state standards and the ability to follow Ivy Kids Critical Procedures.
• Provides daily communication to parents via the parent app.
• Attend staff meetings and trainings.

Interaction with Parents, Staff, and Director

• Assists in training new staff and familiarizing them with program practices, forms, and schedules.
• Observes, records, and reports to the director any significant behavior of children or staff that could adversely affect the quality of care provided

Health and Safety

• Understands and implements all Critical procedures and infant care procedures.
• Implements appropriate procedures in the event of an emergency
• Administers CPR/First aid if needed
• Properly maintains educational materials and equipment
• Ensures all sanitization procedures are followed as regulated by childcare licensing
• Keeps the classroom and other play areas safe, neat, and clean.

Qualifications

• Must be able to repeatedly bend, stoop and run; must repeatedly lift and carry children up to 50+ pounds.
• Must be able to effectively interact and communicate with children and parents.
• The lead teacher must maintain at least 24 hours of training each year.

Company Overview

Ivy Kids is a premier early childhood education center focused on providing a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment where children can learn, grow, and thrive.

Company Purpose/Mission

To foster a love of learning, healthy habits, emotional development, and strong character in each child, all within a safe and nurturing environment.

Company Values

• Put the child's needs first
• Serve our families
• Serve the community
• Foster strong partnerships