Lead Preschool Teacher

Job Description

Job Description

Lead Preschool Teacher

Job Description

Position Summary:

• Plan and direct operations of an assigned classroom to ensure Saint Luke Christian Day School mission and vision are upheld, and children are provided with a developmentally age-appropriate learning environment. Provide support and direction to the teacher assistant and Aids.

Essential Functions:

• Manages classroom ensuring compliance with all MSDE-OCC regulations, company standards, policies and procedures.
• Provides a welcoming and friendly classroom environment for all children, parents and visitors.
• Maintains classroom/hallway displays and an educational and informative Parent Board that is updated regularly.
• Creates and implements thorough, timely lesson plans that are age appropriate and stimulating in accordance with weekly themes and curriculum; manages effective classroom transitions.
• Assists and supervises children during all activities; counsels children as needed using positive and appropriate discipline techniques.
• Ensures that appearance, cleanliness, and safe environment of the classroom are appropriately maintained.
• Accurately completes all classroom paperwork, e.g. Assessments, Milestone Reports, accident reports, and attendance records.
• Attends all team meetings, trainings, and school events as requested; limits unscheduled absences.
• Provides support and direction to the assistant teacher to ensure the classroom functions in an orderly manner.
• Presents a positive and professional image at all times adhering to uniform requirements.
• Communicates effectively with parents, e.g. greeting by name, addressing concerns in a timely manner, giving positive feedback, and providing regular updates on their child’s development and classroom happenings.
• Maintains open and effective communication with the School director.
• Identifies opportunities and/or problems in the classroom and school and works with the assistant teacher and/or school director to resolve them.
• Maintains certification requirements (12 Continuing Education Credits per year).
• Maintains confidentiality regarding families, co-workers, and self.

Employment Type

full-time

Salary $30,000 - $40,000

Company DescriptionThe school has operated continuously since 1957, and has operated a Maryland State Department of Education approved pre-kindergarten program since 1994. We have gradually expanded enrollment capacity to more than 150 children per year. As a partner in the community for more than 60 years, we are proud to have served the second and third generations of some Silver Spring families.

Company Description

The school has operated continuously since 1957, and has operated a Maryland State Department of Education approved pre-kindergarten program since 1994. We have gradually expanded enrollment capacity to more than 150 children per year. As a partner in the community for more than 60 years, we are proud to have served the second and third generations of some Silver Spring families.