Pre-K Lead Teacher

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Pre-K Lead Teacher

Job Summary

Kiddie Academy is looking for a warm organized and energetic Pre-K Lead Teacher to guide our oldest learners through their final year before this role youll create a safe engaging and developmentally appropriate classroom where four- and five-year-olds build the cognitive social emotional and physical skills theyll carry into elementary school. Youll own the daily planning management and supervision of the classroom lead and mentor an Assistant Teacher and serve as the main point of contact for families in your room.

Reports to: Academy Director

What Youll Do

• Plan and deliver daily lessons using the Kiddie Academy Life Essentials curriculum with a focus on kindergarten readiness: early literacy math concepts science exploration and social-emotional development.
• Build hands-on activities and well-defined interest areas that spark curiosity exploration and problem solving adjusted for each childs developmental level and learning style.
• Observe document and assess each childs progress; complete developmental assessments and share results with families during scheduled parent-teacher conferences throughout the year.
• Make sure every childs physical social and emotional needs are met each day and that all health and safety policies are followed.
• Supervise children during all activities including meals transitions outdoor play and rest time.
• Keep the classroom clean organized and safe in line with NAEYC cleaning and sanitizing guidelines and make sure classroom and outdoor equipment is in good working order.
• Complete all classroom paperwork accurately and on time including daily notes attendance and incident reports.
• Direct the work of the Assistant Teacher so the classroom runs smoothly and help evaluate classroom staff.
• Communicate openly and regularly with parents through daily updates the Family Information Board classroom bulletin boards and the classroom section of the monthly newsletter.
• Attend staff meetings Academy events and parent meetings; help plan and run Academy-wide events.
• Meet with prospective families and represent the classroom and Academy in a welcoming professional way.
• Follow all Tennessee Department of Human Services licensing regulations.
• Accept temporary assignments in other classrooms when regularly scheduled staff are unavailable and perform other related duties as needed.

What Were Looking For

• Prior experience teaching in a preschool or Pre-K classroom (lead teacher experience Must).
• CDA credential or coursework in Early Childhood Education Child Development or a related field preferred; Associates or Bachelors degree a plus.
• Familiarity with kindergarten readiness standards and developmentally appropriate practice.
• Strong classroom management skills and a calm positive approach to guiding behavior.
• Clear warm communicator with children families and coworkers.
• Dependable organized and comfortable leading a team.
• Must meet all state and local licensing requirements for the position pass all state medical requirements and clear a background check.
• Must complete the required annual training hours per state licensing.
• Must be able to lift at least 40 pounds to waist height consistently throughout the day and be able to stand bend kneel and move actively with children.

Why Kiddie Academy

Youll join a supportive leadership team that values professional growth a nationally recognized curriculum and a community of families who are truly invested in their childrens education.