Lead Teacher Childcare

Job Description

Job Description

White Pine Childcare is a locally-owned licensed childcare center that provides loving care to infants, toddlers and preschoolers. As we continue to expand enrollment at center, we are searching for amazing teachers to join our cohesive family of teachers and aides! Currently we are interviewing qualified LEAD TEACHER candidates that have experience working with infants, toddlers or preschoolers in a licensed setting and have a PASSION for providing care for our littlest friends. We offer a competitive salary and a fun place work!

RELATIONSHIPS :

Reports to : Owner and Director of Childcare

Supervises : Assistant Teachers, Student Workers, Student Teachers, Teacher Aides, Volunteers

INTERFACES WITH :

Staff, Enrolled Children, Families, Community-at-Large

QUALIFICATIONS :

Bachelors Degree, Pre-kindergarten Teaching License or CDA certificate preferred

RESPONSIBILITIES (includes but are not limited to) :

40 hours weekly

Passes Background Study and Fingerprinting

Maintains pre-kindergarten licensure or other credential requirements

Follows child care regulations as presented in Department of Human Services, Statute 9503 (Rule 3)

Documents and reports suspected cases of child abuse to Child Protection

Completes required in-service training each year

Completes first-aid / CPR training every two (2) years

Directly supervises the toddler program

Supervises Assistant Teacher, Aides, and Volunteers in the toddler room

Supervises practicum / student teachers as assigned

Coordinates the schedules with staff in the room when a substitute is used

Sees that the daily needs of the child are met

Completes the Daily Report for each child (Toddler and Infants)

Supervises the food records (Toddlers and Infants)

Meets weekly with teaching team to discuss management of classroom

Plans and implements curriculum along with teaching team

Maintains learning areas as specified in DHS Rule 3 :

Large muscle, Art and music, Dramatic play, Reading area, Science, Manipulatives, Block area, Water and / or sand area

Plans and posts weekly lesson plans

Maintains bulletin boards in the toddler classroom

Works with consultants for the development or improvement of the center

Maintains daily attendance records

Communicates with parents informally through verbal communication, telephone, and / or email

Informs parents when children are ill or injured

Completes accident reports when necessary

Maintains individual childs assessment and portfolio documentation

Participates in two (2) parent conferences annually

Works in collaboration with other center staff

Maintains general cleaning of their classroom, equipment and materials and shares overall center cleaning responsibilities with all center staff

Participates in staff curriculum planning when appropriate

Participates in staff meetings

Conducts daily safety check of their room and playground

Any other duties as assigned by Director

Informs Director of any safety concerns or supply needs

Physical Requirements :

Must be physically able to perform the job of a teacher of young children

Must be able to lift up to fifty (50) pounds with or without help

Must be able to stand for long periods of time

Must be able to bend, squat

Must be able to sit on the floor comfortably

Job Type : Full-time

Salary : $18.00+ per hour

Benefits : Employee discount

Flexible schedule

Paid time off

Professional development financial assistance

Schedule : 8 hour shift

Monday to Friday

Education / Certification :

High school or equivalent

Qualified as Lead Teacher per MN DHS Rule 3

CPR and First Aid Certification