St. Anthony Preschool is currently looking for a Lead Teacher for the 2024-2025 school year. Ideal candidates will contribute to a highly motivated, collaborative students.

Full-time/12-month

LEAD TEACHER QUALIFICATIONS

Associate degree in Early Childhood Education or Bachelor’s Degree in related (preferred) or unrelated field Possess strong oral and written communication skills Works independently with little direct supervision, works as part of a team, accepts responsibility and is self-motivated, demonstrates strong work ethic, and displays effective multi-tasking and time management skills.

LEAD TEACHER JOB DESCRIPTION Plan both long and short-range activities in accordance with curriculum objectives, developmentally appropriate practice and program philosophy, and weekly themes · Meet the emotional, social, physical, and cognitive needs of each child · Maintain a daily routine · Tend to basic needs of children including, but not limited to, diapering and toileting · Encourage assistants to contribute to curriculum planning and preparation · Help with coordination of field trips · Prepare lesson plans and implement developmentally appropriate activities · Complete assessment of children's development · Report progress and concerns of children to parents · Maintain daily open communication with parents · Keep accident reports · Maintain anecdotal records · Maintain confidentiality · Report any suspect abuse to supervisor · Arrange a classroom environment in accordance to program goals and philosophy · Maintain a safe, clean, and healthy environment · Inspect, clean, and replace damaged or lost materials · Attend in-service and monthly staff meetings · Supervise assistants, aides and volunteers in the classroom · Keep all appropriate records up to date such as attendance, meal counts, and time sheets. · Meet all applicable licensing and YoungStar regulations · Assist preschool director in planning and distribution of newsletters and parent communication · Plan monthly goals for each child · Meet all guidelines detailed in evaluation specifically planning and preparation, classroom environment, instruction, professional responsibilities