12/28/2021
General Position Description
The Lead Teacher Assistant supports the Director and the center by helping to create a caring and safe environment for the children and assisting in activities to improve the overall care and quality of education. S/he must be able to communicate, listen and work well with others in a team environment. Ensuring that they implement a quality educational program and develop positive relationships with the children and their parents, the Lead Teacher observes and documents children’s interest and progress, and relays that information back to parents and the Director. Lead Teachers are responsible for implementing developmentally appropriate activities based on children’s interests and needs under the direction of the Director.
Key Responsibilities
- Implementation of curriculum activities and encouraging participation by children.
- Actively engage in activities; manage cleanliness, order, and availability of classroom materials.
- Maintain frequent communications with parents through informal discussions and progress reports.
- Encourage self-help and good hygiene through behavior modeling.
- Help ensure smooth, daily transition from home to child care center.
- Follow all center policies and state regulations.
- Maintain personal professional development plan to ensure continuous quality improvement.
Additional Knowledge, Skills and Experience Required
- Minimum of 1-2 years of professional child care experience.
- High energy.
- Ability to work well with others.
- Strong oral and written communication skills and basic computer skills.
- An understanding of child development.
- Excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
- Must clear full background check.
- Must pass health screening.
Educational Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED, and significant college credit in early childhood education or related field of study.
- CDA or 12 hours of ECE credit preferred.
Employment Type
Full time or part time