PreschoolPreK Lead Teacher

Ivy Kids - The Heights; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Job summary

Ivy Kids - The Heights is seeking a Lead Preschool Teacher in Houston, TX. You will plan and implement the daily curriculum, ensure a safe, nurturing learning environment, and supervise the assistant teacher while upholding Conscious Discipline principles.

You will maintain classroom records, perform developmental checklists, and communicate with families through the parent app. Training and collaboration with staff are essential to quality care.

Qualifications

• Must be able to repeatedly bend and lift children up to 50+ pounds.
• Lead teacher must maintain at least 24 hours of training each year.
• Understands and follows Ivy Kids Brand standards and state standards.
• Effective interaction and communication with children and parents.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement Ivy Kids curriculum activities.
• Keep accurate records of developmental milestones, accidents, anecdotes, and attendance.
• Ensure ASQs are conducted on time.
• Communicate daily with parents via the parent app.
• Supervise and direct the assistant teacher in the classroom.
• Attend staff meetings and trainings and update the director on issues.

Skills

Communication with children and ouders

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

This franchise is independently owned and operated by a franchisee. Your application will go directly to the franchisee, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this franchisee. All inquiries about employment at this franchisee should be made directly to the franchise location, and not to Ivy Kids Early Learning Center.