School AgeLead Teacher

Ivy Kids - Long Meadow Farms; Richmond (TX); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Training & development

Job summary

Ivy Kids is seeking a School Age Lead Teacher to plan and implement engaging after-school activities and summer camp curricula for children. You will supervise assistant teachers, maintain records, and ensure a clean, safe classroom while modeling Conscious Discipline.

You will coordinate daily lesson plans, participate in staff trainings, and communicate with parents to support child development and program goals.

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.
• Lead teacher must maintain at least 24 hours of training each year.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement daily afterschool activities and summer camp curriculum.
• Supervise assistant teachers and coordinate classroom activities.
• Maintain classroom records and developmental checklists; keep areas clean, safe and organized.
• Transport children to and from school and field trips (14-passenger bus).
• Communicate with parents and the director about staff, children, families, and program.

Job description

Benefits:

Paid time off

Training & development

Schedule / Expected Work Hours:

Monday - Friday: 1:00pm - 6:30 pm

Job Summary

As a School Age Lead Teacher at Ivy Kids, you will be responsible for planning and implementing engaging after-school activities and summer camp curriculum for children in your classroom. You will oversee and coordinate the children’s personal care, learning activities, specialized programs, and positive guidance while practicing and modeling Conscious Discipline throughout the classroom. Day-to-day activities will include maintaining classroom records and developmental checklists, supervising and directing activities of assistant teachers assigned to the classroom, and ensuring that the classroom and other play areas are consistently clean, organized, and safe. You will also keep 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 daily afterschool activities, summer camp curriculum activities, and lesson plans as per Ivy Kids Standards.

Has knowledge of state standards and ability to follow Ivy Kids Critical Procedures.

Attend staff meetings and trainings.

Transport children to and from school and field trip venues. (drive a 14-passenger non-CDL bus)

Interaction with Parents, Staff, and Director

Assists in training new staff and familiarizing them with program practices, forms, and schedules.

Communicates appropriately with parents and children.

Health and Safety

Understands and implements all Critical 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.