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Childcare Lead Teacher
Job Description
Position Title:
Childcare Lead Teacher Status:
12
Month Contract/FULL TIME Department:
Little Learners Reports To:
Childcare Director FLSA Classification:
Exempt Wage Determination:
Annual Salary determined by
Board of Education Board of Education Approved Date:
Qualifications/Education:
18+ years of age High School Diploma or equivalent At Least One of the Following is
REQUIRED
: 5 Sessions of 2.5 hours of observation in licensed preschool or center AND 6 months experience in licensed center or preschool or 1 year of practicum Child Development Associate Credential (CDA) 7-9 semester hours of college credit in early childhood AND 3 months teaching experience in licensed center or preschool or 1 year practicum
Essential Functions:
Ensure that children are safe and that their everyday needs are met - this may include diapering, dressing, grooming, and feeding. Engage in positive interaction with children to build confidence and self-esteem. Ensure children are kept active, entertained, and engaged in developmental activities. Effectively discipline children who are misbehaving. Model and encourage good social skills, e.g. strong communication and conflict-resolution skills. Monitor and report developmental or safety concerns.
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Physical Requirements/Environmental Conditions:
Constant bending, twisting, lifting, pushing, and pulling Constantly alternating between sitting and standing Normally does not lift objects weighing more than 50lbs
Terms of Employment:
Classified Personnel position, 12-month contract, 30-hour work week. Does not require a teaching or administrative certificate. Salary to be determined by Board of Education.
Benefits :
Defined benefit for health insurance,
Sick & Vacation Days, KPERS, Paid Holidays Evaluation:
Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board of Education's policy concerning evaluation of classified personnel.
Pay:
$15.35 - $21.35 per hour
Benefits:
Dental insurance Health insurance Vision insurance
Work Location:
In person
Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
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What they do
A Preschool or Childcare Teacher works with young children, usually ages 3 - 5, to help them learn the social, motor and language skills needed to be ready for kindergarten and elementary school. Organizes activities and uses play or games to help children learn; develops schedules and routines for children that include exercise and rest. Works in a school or in a childcare center or program.
$34,353 / year median in Kansas
+6% projected growth