Lead Teacher

The Salvation Army is hiring a Pre-K Lead Teacher Early Learning Center(2-23 months old). We have a truly excellent benefit package to eligible employees including: Generous paid time off every year that includes: holidays, personal days, vacation time and sick time. Employer funded Pension Plan (company contributions begin after 1 year of employment) Comprehensive health care coverage with low cost employee premiums, co-pays and deductibles Eligibility for supplemental insurance plans including Short Term Disability, AFLAC and Voluntary Term Life Flexible Spending Accounts Most importantly – a job with a good purpose! The Lead Teacher is responsible for providing, planning, and implementing a successful, safe and supervised educational setting which is age and developmentally appropriate. The Lead Teacher is also responsible for promoting the social, emotional, physical and cognitive development of the students and encouraging parent involvement in all aspects of the program. The Lead Teacher completes daily reports; maintains student portfolios and provides on-going assessments. This position is also responsible for supervision of volunteers, assistants, aides, and or student teachers assigned to the classroom. Hours: Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm DUTIES Plan, supervise and carry out developmentally appropriate early childhood program, with consideration to the needs of individual children, with concerns for their interest, special needs and talents, individual style and pace of learning and relationship to their cultural and socioeconomic background. Prepare and post weekly lesson plans for classroom. Maintain a safe, healthy and emotionally stable environment for children Maintain physical environment by keeping classroom and shared areas clean and well-maintained. Report any maintenance needs, loss of equipment, or hazard to Director promptly. Ensure that all housekeeping duties are performed daily. Spills and carpet stains must be cleaned immediately. Oversee meals and snacks with the children and encourage development of sound nutritional practice. Assist children in developing good habits of personal hygiene Maintains records necessary for efficient running of the center-include but not limited to attendance, health checks, USDA, child assessments, anecdotes, IEP's, daily child schedule, or activity records, administering medicines, and incident/accident reports Be responsive, creative, and professional in developing positive relationships with parents. Communicate frequently with parents informally, with periodic notes and verbal communications, as well as a Parent Newsletter/Calendar at least monthly Be available to answer questions and provide positive feedback as well as instructional information pertaining to the growth and development of children, and participate in Parent/Teacher conferences Maintains prompt hours. Notifies director and center in the event of impending absence Cooperate and collaborate with all ELC staff to ensure all children’s needs are met and State Regulations are followed Complete required training programs, conferences, courses, and other aspects of professional growth for a minimum of 15 hours; keeps abreast of current issues in early childhood education Maintains an overall positive attitude about the center, representing the ELC in a positive manner to the community Is flexible to change in hours or duties as necessary to maintain proper running of the center Treat children, colleagues, and parents with respect and dignity Be familiar with and adhere to all Kentucky State Daycare Regulations and ELC Policies and Procedures, as described in the ELC Staff Handbook. Provide other services as required for the efficient functioning of The Salvation Army MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Degree (Associates or above) in Early Childhood Education is preferred CDA (Child Development Associate) certificate or equivalent with 3 years experience Must meet requirements of city and state licensing agencies (CPR, First Aid & TB Skin test) Must pass extensive background check' ' Work Remotely No Job Type: Full-time Pay: $15.00 per hour Benefits: Dental insurance Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance Schedule: 8 hour shift Day shift Monday to Friday Experience: Teaching: 2 years (Preferred) Childcare: 2 years (Preferred) Work Location: In person