School Age Lead Teacher

Position Summary:

The Lakin Foundation Child Development Center of East Mills is a non-profit organization that will open in the fall of 2025. The mission of The Lakin Foundation Child Development Center of East Mills is to meet the needs of families by providing reliable, high-quality childcare that empowers the whole child in a safe, enriching, inclusive environment. The early childhood program works to promote kindergarten readiness. Both the School Age Lead and Early Childhood Leads will work to foster student's academic, physical, and social-emotional development. The Lead Teacher works cooperatively with additional classroom teaching staff to plan and implement the daily educational program for children. Under the support of the Director, the Lead Teacher supports students in their academic, physical, and social-emotional development while utilizing best practices, data informed decision making, and effective classroom management and structures.

Essential Functions:

Foster positive relationships with all children with opportunities for children to develop positive self-images. Lead in the planning and implementation of developmentally appropriate classroom activities that support student growth and development. Ensure all activities and lessons meet agency standards with clear goals, objectives, and outcomes for children. Support the data collection and evaluation for all students in assigned classroom to observe and assess each child's skill and behavior development. Collaborate on the utilization of data results to create both individual student plans and make classroom adjustments as needed. Always prioritize the physical and emotional safety of children. Ensure all children receive appropriate supervision and support through proactive engagement and relationship building. Support the maintenance of clean, safe, and healthy learning environments. Apply guidelines and strategies from state training courses provided. Communicate with parents on an ongoing, informal, basis regarding their child's experience and progress toward learning goals. Maintain thoughtful documentation to communicate child experiences with parents. Work collaboratively with the Director to offer any additional resources to parents when applicable. Encourage parent involvement where possible. Participate in regular coaching process with the Director. Complete regular professional development and create plans for implantation of concepts learned. Maintain high levels of professionalism at all times. Ensure protection of confidentiality regarding each child and family. Timely completion of necessary paperwork. Creating appropriate staff schedules to adhere to all state and center requirements, including child/staff ratios.

• Must be 18 or older
• Must have a High School Diploma or GED.
• Associates in Early Childhood Education or Child Development Associate (CDA) (preferred).
• Four years of experience within a childcare setting with leadership and curriculum experience (required)
• Successfully pass background checks that meet compliance requirements. Required Skills
• Knowledge (or training completion) of curriculum, principles, and best practices in the field. Previous experience with Creative Curriculum and Teaching Strategies GOLD is a plus.
• Ability to problem solve and quickly adapt when needed.
• Knowledge of state licensing requirements.
• Excellent communication skills: work effectively as a team (communicate with others, resolve conflicts, and offer solutions to problems).
• Ability to be cooperative and adaptive in the team environment.
• Demonstrate self-awareness and the ability to think about others perspectives.
• A valid driver's license and reliable transportation is required. Hiring is contingent upon approval from the Iowa background checks.
• Maintain appropriate boundaries and prioritize confidentiality.
• Ability to operate a computer and utilize various software as required.

Ongoing/In-Service Requirements:

• Maintain certification in CPR and First Aid and additional requirements as needed.
• Obtain a minimum adequate annual training to maintain high quality leadership. Training must include, but is not limited to safe environments, healthy environments, learning environments, physical development, cognitive learning, communication, creative learning, self-esteem, social development, guidance, family relationships, program management, and professionalism.
• Knowledge of state licensing requirements
• A valid ID and reliable transportation is required.

Hiring is contingent upon approval from the Iowa background checks

Physical & Mental Requirements:

• Must be able to handle the physical demands of caring for children (i.e. ability to walk or run, kneel or sit on floor, bend and lift, walk over uneven ground, etc.)
• Ability to lift 50 pounds.
• Must be prepared to handle accidents and emergencies at any time.
• Must be able to walk the building and assist children.

NOTE :

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$15.50 per hour

Benefits:

Professional development assistance

Work Location:

In person School Age Lead Teacher Malvern, IA 51551 $15.50 an hour - Full-time $15.50 an hour -

Full-time Position Summary:

The Lakin Foundation Child Development Center of East Mills is a non-profit organization that will open in the fall of 2025. The mission of The Lakin Foundation Child Development Center of East Mills is to meet the needs of families by providing reliable, high-quality childcare that empowers the whole child in a safe, enriching, inclusive environment. The early childhood program works to promote kindergarten readiness. Both the School Age Lead and Early Childhood Leads will work to foster student's academic, physical, and social-emotional development. The Lead Teacher works cooperatively with additional classroom teaching staff to plan and implement the daily educational program for children. Under the support of the Director, the Lead Teacher supports students in their academic, physical, and social-emotional development while utilizing best practices, data informed decision making, and effective classroom management and structures.

Essential Functions:

Foster positive relationships with all children with opportunities for children to develop positive self-images. Lead in the planning and implementation of developmentally appropriate classroom activities that support student growth and development. Ensure all activities and lessons meet agency standards with clear goals, objectives, and outcomes for children. Support the data collection and evaluation for all students in assigned classroom to observe and assess each child's skill and behavior development. Collaborate on the utilization of data results to create both individual student plans and make classroom adjustments as needed. Always prioritize the physical and emotional safety of children. Ensure all children receive appropriate supervision and support through proactive engagement and relationship building. Support the maintenance of clean, safe, and healthy learning environments. Apply guidelines and strategies from state training courses provided. Communicate with parents on an ongoing, informal, basis regarding their child's experience and progress toward learning goals. Maintain thoughtful documentation to communicate child experiences with parents. Work collaboratively with the Director to offer any additional resources to parents when applicable. Encourage parent involvement where possible. Participate in regular coaching process with the Director. Complete regular professional development and create plans for implantation of concepts learned. Maintain high levels of professionalism at all times. Ensure protection of confidentiality regarding each child and family. Timely completion of necessary paperwork. Creating appropriate staff schedules to adhere to all state and center requirements, including child/staff ratios.

• Must be 18 or older
• Must have a High School Diploma or GED.
• Associates in Early Childhood Education or Child Development Associate (CDA) (preferred).
• Four years of experience within a childcare setting with leadership and curriculum experience (required)
• Successfully pass background checks that meet compliance requirements. Required Skills
• Knowledge (or training completion) of curriculum, principles, and best practices in the field. Previous experience with Creative Curriculum and Teaching Strategies GOLD is a plus.
• Ability to problem solve and quickly adapt when needed.
• Knowledge of state licensing requirements.
• Excellent communication skills: work effectively as a team (communicate with others, resolve conflicts, and offer solutions to problems).
• Ability to be cooperative and adaptive in the team environment.
• Demonstrate self-awareness and the ability to think about others perspectives.
• A valid driver's license and reliable transportation is required. Hiring is contingent upon approval from the Iowa background checks.
• Maintain appropriate boundaries and prioritize confidentiality.
• Ability to operate a computer and utilize various software as required.

Ongoing/In-Service Requirements:

• Maintain certification in CPR and First Aid and additional requirements as needed.
• Obtain a minimum adequate annual training to maintain high quality leadership. Training must include, but is not limited to safe environments, healthy environments, learning environments, physical development, cognitive learning, communication, creative learning, self-esteem, social development, guidance, family relationships, program management, and professionalism.
• Knowledge of state licensing requirements
• A valid ID and reliable transportation is required.

Hiring is contingent upon approval from the Iowa background checks

Physical & Mental Requirements:

• Must be able to handle the physical demands of caring for children (i.e. ability to walk or run, kneel or sit on floor, bend and lift, walk over uneven ground, etc.)
• Ability to lift 50 pounds.
• Must be prepared to handle accidents and emergencies at any time.
• Must be able to walk the building and assist children.

NOTE :

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$15.50 per hour

Benefits:

Professional development assistance

Work Location:

In person