JOB TITLE: Lead 4K Preschool Teacher

REPORTS TO: Momentum Early Learning Director

SUMMARY: The Lead 4K Preschool Teacher is a full-time position that is responsible for providing care and education to children ages 4-5 years old. This position will be responsible for leading our full-day 4K program. Pay and benefits package are very competitive. The Lead 4K Preschool Teacher ensures the center is compliant with all state and federal requirements and represents the center in a positive and professional manner at all times and adheres to the Momentum Early Learning Culture.

MOMENTUM EARLY LEARNING CULTURE: Momentum Early Learning partners with parents and guardians to provide an enjoyable learning environment focused on integrated learning and creative play. Through thoughtful and structured lessons, teachers will lead our children through a world of adventure and creative play. Our mission is to provide a secure and safe environment where parents and guardians are welcome to share in their child’s day at any time via secured webcam or in-person visit.

Our teachers are experienced and nurturing caregivers who encourage interactive and imaginative play, while expanding the experiences and knowledge of our children. Our state-of-the art center ensures a secure, healthy, and clean environment for children to explore and learn in a safe and comfortable setting.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

1.) Child Care:

• Provides a nurturing and respectful environment in which children can grow physically, emotionally, socially and intellectually.
• Assures that all children receive proper personal care and attention to their toileting/diapering, clothing and health needs.
• Assists children in learning age-appropriate social and development skills through activities and lesson plans.
• Assists in planning weekly lessons and activities based on the developmental needs of the children.
• Maintains a respectful, warm, engaging learning environment, encouraging curiosity and discovery.
• Assists in the planning and implementation of appropriate curriculum, lesson plans and special events.

2.) Safety, Security and Cleanliness:

• Proactively identifies and resolves potential safety hazards in the child care center and creates a safe and healthy environment for children of all ages.
• Reports any suspected abuse to the Director in a timely manner.
• Maintains a very clean environment practicing all policies and procedures

3.) Operations

• Under the guidance of the Lead Teacher, assists in the maintenance of records on each child including but not limited to: daily observations, daily activities, daily sheets, snacks/meals and attendance/time sheets.
• Ensures that standard operating procedures for the center are followed and positively reinforced to others on the child care team.
• Reports to the Director any damaged or lost materials.

4.) Guest Experience & Satisfaction:

• Engages parents/guardians through open verbal and written communication.
• Proactively and professionally addresses and resolves parental concerns, keeping the Director informed of the issue and resolution. Escalates critical issues to the Director for resolution as needed.

5.) Leadership:

• Upholds Momentum’s vision to “Grow as a cohesive and fun team with purpose, engagement, passion and quality.”
• Upholds the core values of Momentum Early Learning: Education, Security, Technology, and Cleanliness.
• Actively contributes new creative ideas to grow and improve the learning center.
• Maintains a productive, positive, dynamic, engaging and fun working environment through a positive and fun-loving demeanor.

6.) Additional Duties:

• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

• Associates or Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood required
• DPI teaching license preferred
• Completion of Early Childhood I, and enrollment in Early Childhood II or Infant/Toddler within 6 months of hire.
• Current CPR/First Aid Certification.
• Must meet annual continuing education requirements.
• Abusive Head Trauma Training and SIDS Training

Physical Requirements:

• Health Exam within 30 days of employment.

Skills:

• Customer Service: Customer focused demeanor, always looking to find a way to satisfy the customer.
• Engaging Communication: Energetic and interactive personality.
• Leadership: Able to motivate others to take personal responsibility; mobilizes people to face, define, and solve problems; develops capacity of others to adapt to change; leads past status quo to achieve new levels of excellence or change.
• Poise: Ability to multi-task and stay calm and upbeat in a fast-paced, stressful environment.
• Positivity: Assists in creation of an inclusive, encouraging work environment.
• Organization: Excellent organization and time management skills.
• Team Building: Able to develop team effort, confront negative attitudes to build commitment, morale and fun!
• Commitment/Diligence: Able to persevere in accomplishing tasks or objectives, commit to long hours of work, and have a sense of urgency about getting results.
• Safety Conscious: Strong focus and experience in the monitoring of safety and security in a child care environment.
• Accuracy: Attention to detail and efficient completion of assigned tasks.
• Creativity: A focus on creativity and continuous improvement.
• Change Management: Adaptable to change.
• Adaptability: Ability to work a flexible schedule to adapt to changing staffing needs.

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