Lead Teacher

Job Description Help for Job Description. Opens a new window. Position Summary The Lead Teacher is responsible for creating and maintaining a safe, developmentally appropriate, nurturing, and engaging classroom environment. Lead Teachers plan and implement learning experiences that support the cognitive, social-emotional, physical, and language development of each child while upholding all program, licensing, and accreditation requirements. Primary Roles and Responsibilities Classroom Environment and Safety Always supervise children and ensure health, safety, and hygiene practices are followed Maintain a well-organized, safe, and attractive classroom environment including bulletin boards and child-created displays at child eye level Ensure materials are rotated, accessible, and developmentally appropriate Curriculum and Instruction Plan, submit, and implement weekly lesson plans aligned to the program curriculum and developmentally appropriate practices Ensure activities include a balance of teacher-guided and child-led experiences Integrate hands-on learning across all developmental domains Assessment and Documentation Complete required program assessments by the assigned deadlines Develop weekly individual child goals based on assessment data Conduct daily observations and document learning in Teaching Strategies Gold Family Engagement Communicate with families daily, weekly, and as needed through approved communication methods Facilitate two parent conferences per school year for each child Build positive, trusting relationships with families Professional Responsibilities Serve as a model of professionalism and Pathways policy adherence for support teachers Maintain a positive working relationship with all coworkers • Maintain confidentiality and uphold program values Complete required in-service training and certification renewals Participate in mandatory staff meetings Ensure all licensing, DCF, and national accreditation standards are met within the classroom Participate in annual accreditation observations and surveys Perform other duties as assigned Required Qualifications 45 DCF Training Hours CDA or equivalent credential Minimum of 3 years of experience in early childhood education CPR and First Aid Certification Preferred Qualifications Associate Degree or higher in Early Childhood Education Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Knowledge of child development and age-appropriate practices Understanding safety requirements for infants, toddlers, and preschool children Ability to work cooperatively with team members Strong organizational and time management skills Ability to read, write, and communicate in English Basic computer skills including email, tablets, and classroom technology Ability to lift and safely manage children up to 50 pounds Ability to bend, squat, kneel, balance, reach, push and pull objects, climb, and stand for extended periods AI Translation Assistant Opens in new window