Preschool Lead Teacher

Job description

Lead Teacher Department:

Program Reports To:

Campus Director FLSA Status:

Exempt Travel Required:

Home Visits Job Type:

Regular Positions Supervised:

None Job Status:

Full Time Work Schedule:

Monday

• Friday 7:45 am
• 4:15 pm (includes 30 minute lunch and 15 minute break each day)

MISSION STATEMENT

To provide an exemplary early childhood program to instill and foster the social, emotional, physical, intellectual, and spiritual growth of economically at-risk children and their families.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Reasonable Accommodations Statement To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Essential Functions Statement(s)

Planning & Instruction:

Develop, implement and evaluate weekly lesson plans to align to SSNC Scope & Sequence as well as the developmental needs/interests of the students Post weekly lesson plans by Monday, on SSNC Google docs and outside of the classroom Prepare materials for classroom activities, projects, and parent events Prepare progress reports/report cards for review and distribution by designated dates Maintain student records, assessments (BOY, MOY, EOY, EDM, etc.), portfolios, and anecdotal notes/documentation

Student & Family Services:

Create a learning environment centered on respect and diversity Effectively manage classroom procedures and student behavior, implementing SET for Life Prepare for and participate in Home Visits/Parent Conferences Communicate consistently and clearly with parents, students, and staff Demonstrate knowledge of the students assigned and SSNC philosophy Drive or ride on van routes and follow van procedures

Training & Collaborative Partnerships:

Participate in and collaborate during teacher training and meetings Prepare and participate in team assessment meetings Seek out professional development opportunities that align with program goals and encourage professional growth

Other:

Follow guidelines listed in the Employee Handbook Maintain national accreditation and licensing standards Other duties assigned, including events outside of school hours, as needed

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Competency Statement(s) Team Work

• Ability to work in a team, demonstrating an understanding of cultural differences Dependability
• Ability to take responsibility for own actions and complete assignments in an ethical and mature manner Energetic
• Ability to work at a sustained pace and produce quality work Patience
• Ability to act calmly under stress and strain and not be hasty or impetuous Empathetic
• Ability to appreciate and be sensitive to the feelings of others Creative
• Ability to think in such a way as to produce a new concept or idea Communication
• Ability to communicate clearly, concisely and effectively with others Active Listening
• Ability to actively attend to, convey, and understand the comments and questions of others.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Education:

Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education (or related field)

Experience:

Minimum of 2 years working with children

Computer Skills:

Microsoft Office Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$40,000.00

• $50,000.

00 per year Benefits 401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Parental leave Professional development assistance Retirement plan Vision insurance Ability to

Relocate:

Houston, TX 77026: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location:

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