Lead Teacher Presschool

Job Details: Job Location: IRENE WORTHAM CENTER EARLY LEARNING

• Asheville, NC, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: 4 Year Degree, Salary Range: Undisclosed, Travel Percentage: None, Job Shift: Day, Job Category: Education, Position Summary Lead teacher will be responsible for the overall operation of the Preschool Classroom; for daily lesson plans, activities and supervision of classroom on a daily basis. Will maintain appropriate staff ratios at all times. Teacher will have a working knowledge of North Carolina Division of Child Development Rules and Regulations as related to childcare programs. Will work with other staff to maintain a safe and healthy environment for children to play and learn. Will organize and maintain children’s records in an orderly fashion. Will communicate with parents/caregivers on a daily basis. Will supervise and delegate responsibilities to teacher assistants, and volunteers as needed.

Essential Duties

& Responsibilities Must maintain B-K License from DPI as Lead Teacher through NC Division of Child Development. Implement TS Gold according to NC Pre-K guidance. Maintain accurate paperwork and documentation. Develop and implement daily lesson plans, activity plans and schedules for classroom. Organize classroom structure and implement appropriate actions as needed.

Organize and maintain student portfolios, utilizing Kaymbu on a daily basis. Oversee classroom activities and supervise other personnel as needed. Organize classroom learning areas and maintain a safe environment. Maintain cleanliness of classroom and children. Supervision of teacher assistants and volunteers. Supervision of students.

Attend IEP meeting and provide information to aid in the development of IEP’s. Implementation of IEP’s for all students in Preschool Program with documentation noted. Communicates with parents/caregivers on a daily basis. Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Non-Essential Duties & Responsibilities Ability to work closely with staff on a daily basis. Must change diapers or potty train children as needed. Must work with both special needs children and typically developing children on a daily basis. Education/Training Must possess a 4-year degree and be eligible for B-K License through DPI.

A 4-year degree in Child Development. B-K certification, or related field determined by DCDEE is preferred. Minimum of 2 years day care and supervisory experience. Necessary Special Qualifications Must be 18 years of age or older and possess a valid North Carolina Driver’s License. Special Skills/Abilities Ability to plan curriculum based on knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices.

Ability to follow oral and written instructions. Ability to record basic data and document observations, events, and medications. Ability to communicate with other staff, parents, caregivers, and members of the community. Ability to develop daily lesson plans, plan activities, manage behavior, encourage learning opportunities.

Ability to supervise day care assistant positions, including motivational and disciplinary actions. Contacts Inside/Outside Organization Must be able to interact daily with Parents/Guardians, IWC/IWRC staff, LEA representatives, etc. Other Qualifications or Requirements Mental Effort: Ability to understand and follow complex verbal and written instructions.

Have the ability to function independently. Visual Effort: Must be able to read all types of print including small print, and in different lighting environments. Physical Requirements: Heavy lifting up to 40 pounds independently, and endure prolonged periods of bending and standing. Safety: Behavior problems such as aggression of students and/or lifting could cause bodily injury.

Working Conditions: Employees work indoors and outdoors with young children in a classroom environment. Toileting, diapering, and feeding. Scope of Position: Number of employees supervised: 2-4.