Toddler/Preschool Lead Teacher

Deerfield Academys Early Leaning center is expanding and we are looking for teachers to join our growing team!Reporting to the Director the Lead Teacher will work with the teaching team to develop and implement age appropriate curriculum for toddlers and/or preschoolers and carry out the curriculum within the classroom in accordance with schools philosophy to ensure the smooth operation of all aspects of The Early Learning Center. This is a fulltime position 46 weeks a Duties and ResponsibilitiesEnsure the health and wellbeing of the children at the Center including all aspects of physical and emotional nurturing while maintaining a safe stimulating and comfortable environment in accordance with Early Education & Care (EEC) regulations and the Centers Parent Handbook;Assist teaching team with curriculum including planning preparation and set up of materials and delivery of daily curriculum;Assist children with selfcare and personal needs including changing diapers according to EECs sanitary procedures and toothbrushing;Document information on each childs development and progress on a regular basis to assist with composing meaningful Progress Reports as the Director requests;Communicate regularly and effectively with parents regarding their children including participating in parent/teacher conferences as requested parent/family functions etc. Attend monthly staff meetings and meet with the Director on a regular basis to review concerns and professional development needs;Assume the responsibilities of the Director in their absence;Assist with heating and distribution of snacks and lunches maintaining safe food handling policies and practices;Assist in maintaining and organizing the Centers supplies and equipment to maintain a clean safe and orderly environment;Adhere to safety policies and procedures including evacuation and emergency procedures in conformance with state and EEC standards and regulations;Attend 20 hours of professional development per year annual CPR recertification training first aid training as needed; register input and update PQR training and educational hours on an annual basis;Assist with other duties as SpecificationsAssociates Degree required Bachelors Degree preferred35 years of experience working in a group child care setting with toddler and preschool aged childrenEEC Lead Teacher Certification requiredMust provide documentation of good physical health and current immunizations every two years as required by EECPossess an understanding of child growth and developmentPossess general knowledge of nutrition health and first aidPossess strong and effective verbal communication skillsPossess the ability to calmly handle stressful and emergency situationsDemonstrate enjoyment of childrenDemonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusion and to serving the needs of a diverse communityAbility to manage and sensitivity to highly confidential information Willingness to serve as a mandated reporterPhysical Job DemandsAbility to frequently move quicklyAbility to frequently walk stand and stoop Ability to frequently lift and carry children weighing up to 40 lbs. Ability to interact with children on the floor for extended periods of timeFrequent close visual acuity to view a computer terminal manage data and figures and readAbility to frequently sustain substantial movements of the wrists hands and/or fingersWorking ConditionsThe worker is in a classroom and an office environment but is also subject to the hazards of a kitchen where stoves and other appliances are utilized as well as outside in the elements on a playground with children. Workers are subject to extremes in temperature both hot and cold when outside. Workers are subject to bodily fluids from children. DisclaimerThe above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skills required of personnel so classified.**SIGNON BONUS**The successful candidate will receive a $1000 signon bonus ($500 paid at time of hire and $500 paid at the end of 90 days of employment.