LEAD TEACHER

ACCOUNTABILITY

The Lead Teacher will report directly to the Day School Director.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Be punctual, arriving no later than 5 minutes before shift.
• Follow opening and closing procedures.
• Prepare and submit each week’s lesson plan and activities along with a supply.
• Preform both long- and short-range activities in accordance with curriculum objectives, developmentally appropriate practices, and program philosophy.
• Work well with, lead and guide assistant teacher in a respectful manner.
• Maintain daily open communication with parents.
• Record and keep incident/accident reports.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Report any suspect abuse to Director.
• Arrange a classroom environment in accordance to program goals and philosophy.
• Maintain a safe and healthy environment.
• Keep classroom in order and all classroom activities.
• Inspect and replace damaged or lost materials.
• Attend in-service days and staff meetings.
• Keep all appropriate records such as records, attendance, and timesheets.
• Meet all applicable licensing regulations.
• CPR and First Aid training, as required.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Is responsible for the overall supervision and daily class functions of a class of children.
• Assesses each child’s developmental needs on an ongoing basis.
• Plans with the Director and implements the approved lesson plans and daily classroom schedule using the Bloom Day School curriculum outlines and materials.
• Plans with the Director all required parent-teacher conferences and student evaluations.
• Ensures that all class boards are current and provides the parents with an overview of the material taught in class.
• Provides the children with the verbal praises and acceptance while providing clear and consistent expectations for the children’s’ behavior.
• Accepts responsibility for maintenance and necessary housekeeping duties of the classroom, common use areas and playgrounds.
• Provides an attractive, clean, sanitary, well-kept classroom that encourages creativity.
• Must be able to lift to 35 lbs. in connection with the handling of children for the facilitation of programs, child safety, and potential emergency situations.
• Assists and coordinates snacks, meals, nap time and bathroom activities.
• Maintains the Bloom Day School professional attitude and work behavior.
• Maintains overall professional personal appearances adhering to the guidelines offered in the training manual.
• Assists in the other capacities as determined by the Director.
• Observes all rules and regulations of Bloom Day School and the local, state, or national regulatory agencies pertaining to the health, safety, and care of children.

 UPON EMPLOYMENT

• Must meet all Bloom Day School and local, state, or national basic health requirements as well as other requirements.
• Must complete all necessary company employment and payroll forms.
• In states where required, personnel will have a fingerprinting and/or criminal investigation report completed.

BENEFITS

• Florida Blue health insurance
• Aflac supplemental insurance
• HSA with medical plan
• FSA
• 401K and matching
• Continuing Education
• Bloom tuition discount
• Paid vacation, sick, holiday and bereavement pay

CONTACT

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