Lead Teacher I - Ft & Prn

Job Classification: Non-Exempt
Reporting Relationship: Reports to Director of Childcare Services
Primary Accountability:
Tender Hearts Lead Teacher I will implement activities and experiences, for one specific classroom, in accordance with facility curriculum and philosophy in order to foster learning in all areas of early brain development.
Major Duties:

• Form a solid working relationship with all staff throughout both childcare facilities. Be able to communicate openly, honestly and productively with all staff in regards to function of the facilities as well as care for all children.
• Form solid connections with children throughout the facilities and their families. Be able to communicate openly, honestly and productively with all families on a daily basis. Complete thorough and accurate daily sheets and assessments as delegated. Hold parent meetings with Director when necessary.
• Implement daily activities in your classroom to help support early brain development in the following areas of early learning:
• Social Emotional
• Cognitive
• Large Motor
• Small Motor
• Sensory
• Art/Creativity
• Language
• Implement daily activities in your classroom that incorporate the following:
• A balance of active and quiet times
• Both large and small group activities
• Indoor and outdoor play
• Free and organized play times
• Meal times, snacks and tooth brushing
• Naptime
• Keep classroom and work space clean, sanitized and organized. Complete bulletin board, parent board and classroom photo updates per policy.
• Be able to administer medication properly with accurate documentation.
• Be able to handle behavioral issues in your classroom with consistency and compassion supporting self-regulation skills in conjunction with the facilities philosophy.
• Maintain a consistent classroom schedule to support structure and security for kids in the room.
• Potty train and change diapers in accordance with Kansas Department of Health and Environment regulations and facility protocol.
• Have the ability to multi-task various demands throughout the day, using your time productively; asking and/or delegating when assistance is needed, completing tasks thoroughly.
• Assist in general housekeeping tasks following proper cleaning protocol.
• Report to Director any concerns you may have in regards to the facility or care of children including, but not limited to: maintenance issues, suspected illness, child abuse or neglect and/or hazards in play areas in a timely manner.
• Be punctual, reliable and flexible with hours scheduled.
• Be able to implement monthly emergency drills of fire, evacuation and inclement weather with accurate record keeping. Be able to act should an emergency situation arise, in a calm and appropriate manner.
• Consistently uphold all Kansas Department of Health and Environment regulations for your specific classroom as well as regulations that are facility wide. Be survey ready at all times.
• Complete required yearly in-service hours in a timely manner and provide proper documentation for personnel file.
• Follow all Gove County Medical Center and Tender Hearts Child Care policies at all times.
• Uphold all expectations outlined by Director.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of (3) three months experience preferred with children in a child care setting but not required. On the job training and observation provided for qualified employees.
• Have the desire to help children grow, learn and explore in all areas of early childhood development.
• Complete KBI comprehensive and finger print background check.
• CPR and First Aide certified or complete courses within first 30 days of employment.
• Have completed or able to complete 18 hours of initial early childhood required trainings per Kansas Department of Health and Environment regulations.

Physical Demands:

• Ability to sit, stand, bend, lift, squat, kneel, climb, crawl and move freely without hindrances.
• Read computer screens, mail, email, and talk on the phone.
• Ability to hear clearly.
• Ability to exert 20-50 pounds of force occasionally and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly.
• Ability to perform CPR and administer first aide.
• Minimal travel is expected for this position; usually only in the case of continuing education.

Work Environment:

• Majority of employment will be in a child care center or group home daycare environment.
• Minimum amounts of time in professional hospital setting.
• Subject to frequent interruptions and last minutes changes.
• Will work with Director, co-workers, families and children 6 weeks-12 years of age.
• Hours subject to change due to status of families being served.
• Subject to varying emotions and behaviors from children and their families.

Additional Duties:
Additional duties and responsibilities may be added to this job description at any time. The job description does not state or imply that these are the only activities to be performed by the employee holding this position. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related responsibilities as requested by their Supervisor or assigned charge personnel.
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