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Wee Care Day Care and Preschool- St Johns Center
Child Care Center Lead Teacher
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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.
$42,001 / year median in Washington
+6% projected growth
Job Description
Overview Join our dynamic Child Care Center as a Lead Teacher dedicated to nurturing and inspiring children during their formative years. This position offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact on young lives while working within a collaborative team committed to excellence in childcare. Duties Establish and maintain daily schedule Maintain ratio within the classrooms Follow chain of command Lead assistant staff with team work, guidance and respect Complete weekly lesson plans and implementation Individualize lessons and interactions based on the age and developmental level of all children Make necessary accommodations for children with disabilities Make sure all classroom supplies are in rooms for the day Maintain safety and well being of all children in care Document and administer medications and sunscreen, when approved by the child's parent and Director Document and change diapers every other hour, unless needed. Assist pottying/accidents when needed. Always take attendance and know how many children are within class. Document on attendance sheet. Maintain clean and organized classroom, bathroom, kitchen area, including at nap and at the end of day Greet parents and children upon arrival and departure Create a warm, inviting, organized, and stimulating learning environment Always label and date food in refrigerator and throw out food that is not labeled or dated Maintain organized and defined centers (sensory, housekeeping etc) Routinely check for safety concerns within the classroom, outside the classroom and the playground Decorate room with children's art work Responsible for serving meals, making accommodations for food allergies and intolerances and documenting of meal counts for each meal Attend relevant trainings approved by Director Implement effective guidance and discipline techniques Maintain current Background Clearance, CPR, First Aid, annual STARS, BBP and Food Handlers card Assist and supervise field trips when needed Maintain confidentiality of children, staff and families Maintain professionalism in conduct and appearance Follow Wee Care Day Care Employee Handbook, Health Policy, and Disaster Policy, the WACS, Foundational Skills and Competencies, and Early Achievers standards including ERS and CLASS If a School Age Lead- Transporting children to and from school using our passenger vans. Must have a current drivers license and have at least 5 years of driving experience, as well as a clean driving record.