EmBe School Age Care
KinderCollege Lead Teacher
EmBe School Age Care, Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States, 57102
Job Details
Job Location: SIOUX FALLS, SD 57104
SUMMARY: The Lead Teacher of KinderCollege is responsible for educating children for kindergarten readiness. KinderCollege focuses on phonics, reading readiness, relationship building, and social/emotional learning. The lead teacher will guide assistant teachers, plan curriculum, and participate in parent communication.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Ensure EmBe brand, mission, vision, and values are reflected in all interactions.
Demonstrate and reinforce professionalism, appropriate language, take responsibility for actions, and mentor positive behaviors to all throughout the center.
Plan and implement a custom based curriculum which is geared toward kindergarten readiness and daily activities.
Submit weekly written lesson plans covering all areas of growth and development to the Curriculum Coordinator.
Provide opportunity and support to teach children to develop self-regulation, emotional, and support skills.
Assess child’s development through age-appropriate milestones.
Create a stimulating learning environment, including room arrangement, bulletin boards, seasonal decorations, etc.
Accurately provide essential documentation such as meal sheets, daily sheets, accident reports, medication sheets, as well as communicate parent information daily via procare and in person.
Maintain a safe, healthy, and clean learning environment inside and outside of the classroom.
Participate in recommended professional development training and adhere to licensing standards.
Maintain appropriate staff to child ratio, consult with the site manager when substitutes are needed, or children should be moved to other classrooms.
Engage in parent communication such as:
Warmly greet each parent and child upon arrival and departure to each classroom
Engage families in child’s well-being and daily activities
Ensure the safety and well-being of each child along with treating all with dignity and respect.
Remain up to date on mandatory training hours.
All other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
CDA associates, or bachelor’s degree in early childhood preferred
Must show problem-solving, initiative, and independence skills.
General knowledge of children’s growth and development
Previous experience in childcare preferred
No sustained history of child abuse or neglect
No history of a felony conviction on record within the last 5 years
No staff members name will appear on the sex offenders’ registry
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Ability to see, speak, and hear
Frequent standing and walking
Frequent use of hands and arms
Occasional lifting of 20 to 40 lbs.
Occasional need to climb, balance, kneel or crouch
WORK EXPOSURE
Work is primarily performed in an indoor classroom environment. Occasional outdoor exposure when weather permits.
Noise level is moderate to loud due to equipment and children.
Routine exposure to household sanitization and cleaning chemicals
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
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SUMMARY: The Lead Teacher of KinderCollege is responsible for educating children for kindergarten readiness. KinderCollege focuses on phonics, reading readiness, relationship building, and social/emotional learning. The lead teacher will guide assistant teachers, plan curriculum, and participate in parent communication.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Ensure EmBe brand, mission, vision, and values are reflected in all interactions.
Demonstrate and reinforce professionalism, appropriate language, take responsibility for actions, and mentor positive behaviors to all throughout the center.
Plan and implement a custom based curriculum which is geared toward kindergarten readiness and daily activities.
Submit weekly written lesson plans covering all areas of growth and development to the Curriculum Coordinator.
Provide opportunity and support to teach children to develop self-regulation, emotional, and support skills.
Assess child’s development through age-appropriate milestones.
Create a stimulating learning environment, including room arrangement, bulletin boards, seasonal decorations, etc.
Accurately provide essential documentation such as meal sheets, daily sheets, accident reports, medication sheets, as well as communicate parent information daily via procare and in person.
Maintain a safe, healthy, and clean learning environment inside and outside of the classroom.
Participate in recommended professional development training and adhere to licensing standards.
Maintain appropriate staff to child ratio, consult with the site manager when substitutes are needed, or children should be moved to other classrooms.
Engage in parent communication such as:
Warmly greet each parent and child upon arrival and departure to each classroom
Engage families in child’s well-being and daily activities
Ensure the safety and well-being of each child along with treating all with dignity and respect.
Remain up to date on mandatory training hours.
All other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
CDA associates, or bachelor’s degree in early childhood preferred
Must show problem-solving, initiative, and independence skills.
General knowledge of children’s growth and development
Previous experience in childcare preferred
No sustained history of child abuse or neglect
No history of a felony conviction on record within the last 5 years
No staff members name will appear on the sex offenders’ registry
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Ability to see, speak, and hear
Frequent standing and walking
Frequent use of hands and arms
Occasional lifting of 20 to 40 lbs.
Occasional need to climb, balance, kneel or crouch
WORK EXPOSURE
Work is primarily performed in an indoor classroom environment. Occasional outdoor exposure when weather permits.
Noise level is moderate to loud due to equipment and children.
Routine exposure to household sanitization and cleaning chemicals
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
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