Child Development Center – 2’s Classroom Lead Teacher

The Two's Classroom Lead Teacher is responsible for the spiritual, social-emotional, physical, language, and cognitive development of all children in their care, which may include infants, toddlers, and/or preschool age children. They will develop relationships with families to engage and encourage parent participation in our program. The Lead Teacher will also be responsible for maintaining compliance with state regulations and working within the guidelines established by the personnel policies, operational procedures, and the parent’s handbook of the Center.

Essential Functions: 

• Create and maintain a developmentally appropriate, Christian classroom environment that is welcoming and reflective of children’s learning and growth.
• Plan and implement age-appropriate curriculum and weekly lesson plans that support all areas of child development; submit plans one week in advance.
• Prepare classroom materials, maintain a substitute teacher binder, and communicate supply needs to administration.
• Supervise, engage, and support children throughout daily routines (learning, meals, toileting, rest, play, health, and safety).
• Establish classroom expectations and maintain a structured, positive environment using consistent discipline practices aligned with Center policy.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with families through daily communication, reports, newsletters, and conferences.
• Monitor, document, and communicate children’s progress, behavior, and any concerns with families and administration.
• Lead and support assistant teachers by fostering a collaborative, team-teaching approach.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe classroom environment; report maintenance needs as necessary.
• Keep accurate attendance and student records, including documentation of parent communication and conferences.

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Must be a Christian and live by high ethical and moral standards.
• Must have a basic love for children with commitment to a high quality standard of teaching.
• Must demonstrate evidence of emotional maturity and stability with the skills to make sound judgments during crisis situations.
• Must have the ability to get on the floor to interact with the children.
• Must have the ability to lift children.
• Must be 21 years old and a high school graduate.
• Must have a two year degree in Early Childhood Education or higher and must have at least two years’ experience in classroom as teacher or assistant teacher
• OR NCECC and/or Lead Teacher Credential and must have at least five years’ experience in classroom as teacher or assistant teacher.