Lead Teacher

Looking for a place to grow professionally? Wanting to work somewhere that is more than just a job?

Frazer Center is the place to be! With a fully staffed Administration team, on-site inclusion/behavioral coaches, and a beautiful location...you belong here!

The Lead Teacher is responsible for implementing the Creative Curriculum in the classroom. They must be knowledgeable about developmentally appropriate practices and the effective supervision of assistant teachers and children in their room ensuring activities and curriculum are adhered to as required by DECAL and NAEYC standards.

Responsibilities include:

• Ensures that the appearance, cleanliness, and safe environment of the classroom are appropriately maintained
• Completes all classroom documentation, such as lesson plans, daily notes, and student accident reports
• Attends and participates in staff meetings, in-service training, and parent meetings as requested
• Helps and supervises children during all activities
• Counsels children when social, academic, or adjustment problems arise
• Prepares and implements classroom lesson plans, programs, and schedules
• Develops, plans, and prepares instructional aids/materials for classroom activities
• Helps children with meal times and clean-up
• Ensures that all classroom and outdoor equipment are in good working condition and are used and maintained properly
• Physically arranges the classroom into well-defined interest areas
• Directs activities of other staff in the classroom to ensure that the classroom functions in an orderly manner
• Communicates appropriate information to parents and maintains developmental profiles for children
• Schedules and conducts parent/teacher conferences throughout the year
• Maintains family information board and other classroom bulletin boards
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Must be at least 21 years old
• Hold a current CDA or bachelor's degree, or are in the process of obtaining one
• 2 years of classroom teaching experience in an accredited early childhood facility
• Must be able to interact appropriately with students of all ages and skill levels as well as with parents, coworkers, and management
• Strong communication and time management skills

Selected candidates must undergo substance abuse screening and a criminal background check. Frazer Center is a drug-free workplace.

NOTICE: Frazer Center is an equal opportunity employer, and a drug-free workplace. Selected candidates will have to undergo substance abuse screening and a criminal background check.