Early Childhood - Teacher: 3K/PreK Lead Teacher

• Responsible for developing and implementing an ongoing child-centered program of activities that promote the social, emotional, cognitive and physical development of each scholar enrolled and responsible for implementing the Creative Curriculum Play-Based Study (3k/PreK).
• Meet weekly with Aim High Leadership Center staff to develop weekly plans and activities.
• Responsible for creating daily lesson plans aligned with Common Core standards and Pre-K for All Quality Standards.
• Attend all staff meetings and in-service provided at the Center and professional developments offered by the DOE/DECE.
• Set up and maintain a well-organized, safe, and attractive classroom environment conducive to the optimal growth and development of children.
• Develop a positive relationship with each child and promote the development of self-esteem, self-discipline, and self-adaptive skills including toileting.
• Establish a positive relationship with each scholar’s family and share information about the scholar’s day at the Center.
• Conduct individual parent conferences at least twice a year to discuss each scholar’s growth and development.
• Coordinate and implement educational curriculum by developing classroom activities based on developmentally appropriate practices and early learning standards.
• Assist in toilet training
• Lead by example; encourage teaching team success through modeling and coaching.
• Plan individual and group age-appropriate activities to actively engage children and encourage social, cognitive and emotional growth.
• Maintain frequent communications with parents through informal discussions, progress reports, and parent-teacher conferences.
• Ensure all center policies and state regulations are met.
• Ensure a healthy classroom environment – including maintaining appropriate hygiene and cleanliness standards and safety and security of children.
• Supervise teacher assistants and classroom volunteers to ensure they are following planned activities, hygiene and safety standards.
• Maintain accurate records, forms.
• Maintain personal professional development plan to ensure continuous quality improvement.

• Minimum of 2 years of professional childcare experience.
• Strong oral and written communication skills and basic computer skills.
• High energy and the ability to work well with others (staff, children, and parents) and to foster a team environment.
• A strong understanding of child development.
• Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification.
• Must clear full background check and must pass health screening.
• BA in early childhood education certified or on study plan.
• Excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

• Health insurance
• Pension
• Vision
• Dental
• 401K
• Life Insurance
• Tuition Assistance through Quality Stars

Aim High Leadership Center Four Inc.