Preschool Lead Teacher

• Develop curriculum
• Implement curriculum
• Lead other teachers on how to implement
• Classroom, environment & safety management
• Parent/teacher communications
• Manage your MERIT ACCOUNT

• Teaches fundamentals of social, physical, intellectual, and motor skill development by preparing course objectives, outlining course curriculum guidelines, following state and school requirements.
• Sets up lesson plans by determining a logical course of instruction building upon learned skills and knowledge.
• Instructs children by conducting activities, both individual and group, to stimulate growth in language, social, and motor skills.
• Mentors students by encouraging and developing skills and efforts in a positive manner. Teaches rules of conduct, how to listen, playing with others, using play equipment, cooperative social behaviors, personal hygiene, etc.
• Broadens students’ knowledge base by teaching performance, improvisation, analysis, and evaluation. Promotes discussions and dramatic play-acting. Encourages children to sing and dance, and promotes self-expression.
• Provides variety by exposing students to a variety of styles of music, art, and literature. Uses games, audio-video aids to present subject matter.
• Offers background by providing historical relevance.
• Provides periods of rest and strenuous activity.
• Maintains order in the classroom and on the playground.
• Recognizes strengths and weaknesses by observing students’ behavior and mannerisms. Takes into consideration outside influences, personality, length of session, etc to encourage commitment and interest.
• Looks to detect signs of illness or emotional disturbance by observing behavior.
• Discusses students’ progress and problems with parents.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing publications; establishing personal networks; benchmarking state-of-the-art practices; and participating in professional societies.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

• MUST BE WILLING, ABLE AND CAPABLE OF CHANGING DIAPERS FOR ALL CHILDREN IN YOUR CARE / CLASSROOM
• Must be consistently on time and willing to complete an entire day’s shift for your scheduled / contracted time.
• Personal development skills with an emphasis on leadership training
• Need to know how to lead your classroom and your assistants
• Must be at least 18 years or older
• The ability to lift 50 pounds regularly
• Must be able to lift and carry ALL children in your care / classroom Must be able to assume and maintain a variety of postures (kneeling, squatting, crawling, sitting, standing) for extended periods of time.
• The ability to respond quickly - physically and mentally
• The ability to move safely over uneven terrain or in confined spaces
• The ability to see and respond to dangerous situations
• The ability to safely climb step ladders
• The ability to work outdoors with the children (we go outside multiple times EVERY DAY unless the weather is extreme)
• The ability to wear personal protective gear correctly the entire day, particularly gloves and masks
• Must be able to sit on the floor or stand for extended periods of time
• Must be able to clean a child after toileting accidents
• Must have manual dexterity to perform specific computer and electronic device functions pertaining to parent communication
• Must be physically present at the assigned job location
• Must be able to receive detailed information through oral communication
• Must have visual acuity to read and comprehend written communication through computer, electronic devices, and paper means
• Must have reliable transportation and be willing and able to travel between different locations as specified by your scheduling supervisor

• Create a MERIT account & obtain a STARS ID number
• A high school diploma or equivalent
• Child Care Basics 30 Hour STARS Certificate
• An associates or bachelors in early childhood education or related / parallel field of study PREFERRED NOT REQUIRED
• Stackable certificates: Initial Certificate and Short Certificate (Will be required after 5 years of employment, not required if you have an ECE degree)

• Register with the Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) and pass a background check, and fingerprinting as deemed necessary by DCYF. Background check performed once every 3 years and more as deemed necessary by Blossoms Childcare
• Negative TB Test (within the last 12 months)
• 1st Aid & Infant, Child and Adult CPR (CPR must be delivered in person and include a hands-on component, expires every two years)
• Bloodborne Pathogens Certificate (expires every year)
• Food Handlers Card (expires every 2 years)
• Safe Sleep Training (expires every year)
• 10 hours professional development progress documented annually (after 12 months of cumulative employment)
• Read all handbooks provided for families with Blossoms Childcare (required yearly)

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