JOB TITLE

Lead Preschool Teacher

EMPLOYER

Martin Luther King Community Center

DEPARTMENT

Education

REPORTS TO

Director of Education Salary:

$23.00/hour

Schedule:

40 hours per week/8:00 am to 4 pm Monday through

Friday Start Date:

November 9, 2026 or later

Benefits:

Medical (subsidized at 85% by MLK Center),

Dental, Vision, Life/ADD, Long and Short Term Disability, PTO, Paid Holidays, Tuition Reimbursement, Cell Phone Reimbursement, Simple IRA Match SUMMARY:

This position is responsible for developing a cohesive teaching team, coordinating the curriculum, and managing the day-to-day operational activities of the classroom; communicating with both children and adults in order to meet the needs of the children; effectively guiding teacher assistants; and resolving parental concerns.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Coordinates and implements educational curriculum by developing classroom activities based on developmentally appropriate practices and early learning standards. Leads by example; encourage teaching team success through modeling and Plans individual and group age-appropriate activities to actively engage children and encourage social, cognitive and emotional growth. Maintains frequent communications with parents through informal discussions, progress reports, and parent-teacher conferences. Ensures all center policies and state regulations are Ensures a healthy classroom environment - including maintaining appropriate hygiene and cleanliness standards and safety and security of children. Supervises teacher assistants and classroom volunteers to ensure they are following planned activities, hygiene and safety standards. Maintains accurate records, forms and Maintains personal professional development plan to ensure continuous quality Helps with kitchen duties, when Performs any other duties assigned by the Director of Education/Executive Director.

QUALIFICATIONS

Associate's Degree (AA)/CDA or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school, or six months to one year related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Certificates, licenses and registrations required: Infant/child CPR and First Aid Computer skills required: Word Processing Software (Word); Electronic Mail Software (Outlook); Other skills required: A strong understanding of child Positive energy and the ability to work well with others (staff, children, and parents) and to foster a team environment. Excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal Must clear full background check and must submit record of all State of RI mandated vaccinations

COMPETENCIES

Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things. Judgement - Displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; Makes timely decisions. Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Plans for additional resources; Sets goals and objectives; Organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; Develops realistic action plans.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

Continually required to Continually required to Continually required to Continually required to utilize hand and finger Continually required to climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel or Continually required to talk or Occasionally exposed to outside weather Occasionally exposed to extreme heat or cold (non-weather). Occasionally exposed to bloodborne and airborne pathogens or infectious While performing the duties of this job, the noise level in the work environment is usually loud. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 Specific vision abilities required by this job include: close vision; distance