Nursery School Teacher

Randolph College Nursery School is seeking a part-time Lead Teacher. The person selected for this position will be responsible for planning and leading the daily operations of a preschool classroom in accordance with the policies and philosophy of the Nursery School. This person will assume the duties of acting Director at times when the Director is absent.

Successful candidates will have a love and understanding of children and the capacity to communicate well with parents and co-workers in a positive professional manner. Good humor and a loving attitude are a must! Teachers are expected to meet licensing standards for professional development and must receive a clear background check upon hire. Applicants with a bachelors degree/CCA are preferred and must have professional experience working with young children.

LEAD TEACHER

FLSA Classification

Nonexempt

Reports to

Director of the Nursery School

Job Description Summary/objective

The Lead Teacher position is perfectly suited to someone who loves being around children and who has a passion for early childhood education. The Lead Teacher plans and leads the daily operations of a preschool classroom in accordance with the policies and philosophy of Randolph College Nursery School. This person will also assume the duties of acting Director at times when the Director is absent.

Essential functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• Planning and carrying out age appropriate activities for the children.
• Ensure the classroom is kept in a clean and safe condition at all times
• Read stories to the children as a group activity
• Encourage creative thinking and learning
• Supervising and interacting with children in work and play.
• Observing and assessing children.
• Aiding children in developing self-help skills.
• Implementing a positive liaison with parents of the students through informative and encouraging conversation and written correspondence.
• Communicating with the other teachers and director to provide consistent care for

the children.

• Performing daily housekeeping activities.
• Attending required hours of staff development.
• Obtaining and maintaining CPR/First Aid certification
• Participating in Orientation and other professional trainings.
• Attending staff meeting and assisting in licensing requirements.

Competencies

• ability to work with children with special needs
• ability to relate well to children parents and co-workers
• good organizational and planning skills
• ability to consistently engage in positive behavior guidance
• ability to work well with little or no supervision.

Supervisory responsibilities

none

Work environment

Preschool-aged children learn best in environments where they can have secure relationships with caring and responsive adults and where they feel free to explore and learn. Our play based program strives to create such an environment by keeping class size small providing excellent staffing and creating a safe and happy place to learn.

Physical Demands

Lifting standing sitting on the floor walking and bending

Travel Requirements

none

Required Education and Experience

• one or more years of successful experience in a preschool classroom
• Training in child development behavior guidance and other relevant topics

Preferred Education and Experience

• Bachelors degree or CCA
• One or more years of successful experience as a lead preschool teacher

Additional eligibility requirements

All staff must pass both a Criminal and Central Registry background check and provide references.

Affirmative Action/EEO statement

Randolph College is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race color religion gender sexual orientation sex (including pregnancy) gender identity gender expression sexual orientation national origin age disability genetic information marital status veteran status political beliefs or any other classification protected by applicable law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including but not limited to hiring promotion termination placement transfer layoff recall compensation and training.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.