Lead Teacher

**Lead Teacher** **Department:** Early Childhood Education **Reports to:** ECC Director **FLSA Status:** Non-Exempt **Supervises:** 0 **Hours:** 7am to 4pm Monday - Friday **Rate:** $23.24 per hour **Summary:** The Infant Toddler Lead Teacher is responsible for nurturing each child’s development by leading the implementation of a dynamic curriculum that promotes social, emotional, cognitive, and physical growth. They collaborate closely with the Assistant Teacher to create a cohesive, child-centered learning environment and use thoughtful observation and documentation, grounded in early childhood education principles, to monitor and support each child’s progress. **Essential duties and responsibilities:** - Promote and support each child’s social, emotional, and physical development consistent with quality, research-based Early Childhood standards.. - Plan and develop a creative curriculum with intentional opportunities for each child’s social, emotional, and physical development. - Work in collaboration with the Assistant Teacher and all program classroom staff. - Observe and document children's learning and development on an ongoing and consistent basis. - Assist with the implementation of lesson plans and daily activities, both indoors and outdoors. - Demonstrate knowledge of early childhood theories of growth and development. - Provide individualized learning opportunities to children to enhance their development of cognitive and language skills. - Establish a quality early childhood learning environment, aligned with quality standards of education, health,and safety, while maintaining program policies and procedures. - Consult with the lead teacher on observations and assessments of children. - Demonstrate and maintain required individual children assessments in compliance with Early Childhood-affiliated Federal and State contracts. - Actively promote the professional development of Teacher Assistants through modeling, mentoring, and inclusiveness in duty implementation. - Maintain a professional relationship with staff and families. - Attend and complete required professional training, classes, meetings, and workshops. - Maintain confidentiality regarding children and parents. - Perform other related duties as assigned **Qualification Requirements:** To perform this job successfully, an individual must perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below represent the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. **Qualifications:** - Associate Degree in Early Childhood with 30 hours in Early Childhood required. - Dependable transportation is required. - Two (2) to four (4) years of experience in the Early Childhood Education field is required. - Official transcripts must include MO State Childcare Licensing and Head Start required Early Childhood classes - Bilingual- English-Spanish (oral/written) strongly preferred. - Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Zoom, and Google Drive. - Familiar with Apple products such as MacBook Air and iPad, preferred. - Ability to combine face-to-face interactions with remote learning. - Attentive and patient with a friendly and energetic nature. - TB test is required - A physical examination is required - FBI and MO State fingerprint clearance is required. - Knowledge of community diversity and cultural dynamics. - Ability to work in a non-judgmental way with a diverse range of people maintaining a respectful and inclusive culture. **Work Environment** This job operates in an early childhood school and professional environment. This role continually uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines. Guadalupe Centers serves a diverse population, including children, adolescents, and adults, who may have mental or behavioral health problems. Consequently, all GC staff must demons…