Preschool Lead Teacher

Collaboration

• Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions. Builds rapport and relates well to others. Seeks first to understand the other person’s point of view, and remains calm in challenging situations. Listens for understanding and meaning; speaks and writes effectively. Takes initiative to assist in developing others.
• Operational
• Effectiveness: Makes sound judgments, and transfers learning from one situation to another. Embraces new approaches and discovers ideas to create a better youth experience. Establishes goals, clarifies tasks, plans work and actively participates in meetings. Follows budgeting policies and procedures, and reports all financial irregularities immediately. Strives to meet or exceed goals and deliver a high-value experience for members.
• Personal
• Growth: Pursues self-development that enhances job performance. Demonstrates an openness to change, and seeks opportunities in the change process. Accurately assesses personal feelings, strengths and limitations and how they impact relationships. Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology.
• QualificationsQUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s in Education, Child Development, Social Work, Psychology, Therapeutic Recreation, Human Services or a related field is preferred; working toward such a degree, or related experience. An understanding of positive behavioral approaches and positive early childhood development. Patience, creativity, flexibility, and a genuine passion for working with young children. Two years of related work experience. Preschool experience is preferred. Excellent communication, demonstrated leadership qualities, project management, time management, interpersonal, and organizational skills and detail oriented.
• Computer skills: Word, Excel, Power Point, Publisher, Outlook, Google drive Demonstrated leadership qualities, project management, time management, organizational skills and detail oriented.
• Certifications required within 60 days of hire: CPR, First Aid, AED, and Oxygen. Child Abuse Prevention, Bloodborne Pathogens, and Sexual Harassment training must be completed before start of 1st shift.
• WORK
• Environment &
• Physical
• DEMANDS: 1. Ability to frequently engage in activities that require standing. sitting, walking, running, throwing, catching, bending, stooping, and kneeling to interact with children at their level. May also need to lift and carry young children, especially in situations where assistance is needed with various activities such as helping them onto chairs, comforting them, or guiding them during activities. 2. May also need move large gym or office equipment and carry approximately 35 lbs and use hands and fingers. Special vision abilities required distance, peripheral, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. May be required to be outside for long periods of time. Must possess good analytical, auditory, and verbal capabilities in order to communicate adequately.