POSITION DESCRIPTIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

Lead Teacher    Assistant Teacher  Kitchen Prep

Profile and Description

The Lead Teacher is an individual charged with the duty of teaching young children between the ages of six weeks through five years. Teachers have direct interaction with the children and hold the enormous responsibility of nurturing, educating, and molding very pliable little lives. Teachers provide children with an environment that is both caring and secure where they grow

Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare lesson plans for the children on a daily basis at least one week in advance

• Preparing creative activities that all children can participate in

• Preparing games and outdoor activities children can engage

• Monitor children’s progress and development

• Prepare daily reports for each child

• Prepare reports on children’s development

• Alert the center director of any developments

• Oversee the delivery of nutritious lunches and snacks

• Develop activities and teaching programs that are culturally and spiritually appropriate

• Supervise children AT ALL TIMES

• Comfort children

• Establish routines

• Initiating discipline in a positive manner

• Promoting early education and literacy

• Reading books to children

• Attending to basic needs of children

• Label and organize classroom learning materials

• Plan and supervise class projects

• Be able to adapt and work well under pressure

 
Skills and Specifications

• Compassionate

• Creativity

• Alertness

• Good Planning

• Flexibility

• Team Player

• Superior verbal and communication skills

• Patience

• Consistency

• Excellent stress management skills

• Knowledge of Child Development

• Bi-lingual a plus

 
Education and Qualifications

• Degree in Early Childhood/Staff Credential or equivalent  

• CPR/First Aid

• Must pass background check

  Compensation and Terms of Employment
  We offer a competitive compensation package based on experience and performance

An hourly position that reports to the Director.  The assistant teacher is a highly organized, compassionate, and self-starting individual dedicated to inspiring wonder and joy in preschool-aged children by implementing a content-rich curriculum and character development

Minimum Qualifications

• 45 hours or completion of the 45 hours within 90 days of employment

• one year of experience working in a preschool setting

• Maintains a current certificate for the four-hour first-aid and four-hour adult/child/infant CPR course

Preferred  Qualifications

• knowledge of early child development, ELC Licensing requirements, and policy

• Familiar with character education, classical education, Direct Instruction, Core Knowledge, and mastery-based instructional practices

• ​Bi-lingual a plus

Required Skills

• Passion for and commitment to classical education

• Demonstration of our ten habits: attention, memorization, perfect execution, order, reflection, courtesy, obedience, truthfulness, fortitude, and temperance

• Management of a classical classroom that uses direct instruction, discipline, structure, positive incentives, and high expectations to achieve measurable academic and civic success

• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)

• Superb organizational, self-management, and problem-solving skills

• Ambition and desire to grow as an educator 

• Commitment to responsive, honest feedback

• Alignment  with the school’s mission of high academic achievement for all scholars and commitment to building citizens of impeccable character

• Demonstrated success in fostering a positive, collaborative educational environment

• Establish and maintain productive, collaborative relationships with students, staff, parents, and community members

Duties and Responsibilities
The following statements of duties and responsibilities are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. These statements are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities required of all personnel within this position

• Model and support students in developing virtuous character by establishing and maintaining a highly ordered classroom culture where scholars and staff demonstrate respect, responsibility, caring, trustworthiness, fairness, and citizenship

• Teach and actively monitor individual students, in small groups, and whole class in all subjects throughout the day

• Create a safe and positive learning environment

• Implement the comprehensive, content-rich curriculum with precision, integrity, and enthusiasm

• Plan, prepare, and deliver engaging, mastery-based lessons that integrate school-defined goals and objectives

• Administer and analyze benchmark and in-program assessments; adjust instruction accordingly

• Manage the class by setting clear expectations of behavior, establishing reasonable routines, and promoting self-discipline

• Assist in planning and implementing field trips, curriculum days, and school events

• Communicate effectively and expediently with parents regarding student performance and progress 

• Before and end of day supervision/teaching of students

• Support the school’s mission through fidelity to policies and practices

• Adhere to Early Learning Coalition (ELC) and Florida’s Department of Children and Families (DCF) regulations and requirements

• Perform other administrative duties as needed, required

Compensation and Terms of Employment
We offer a competitive compensation package based on experience and performance

Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age or older

• Background verification check

• Read staff policy and procedure handbook and acknowledge that you understand its directives

• Fill out required forms to be kept in your personnel file

• Wear hairnet or hat while in the kitchen

• 4 hours of food and nutrition training (or willing to obtain)

• Be able to lift  up to forty pounds

 
 Responsibilities

• Prepare weekly menus that reflect all Food Program requirements

• Work with Administration Team for approvals

• Prepare breakfast, lunch, and afternoon snacks for all classrooms

• Serve meals to each classroom on time, and at the appropriate temperature

• Work with staff to collect meal numbers before food preparation of each meal

• Prepare appropriate amounts of food for each classroom, as per food program guidelines

• Place weekly food orders through approved vendors

• Maintain a clean and organized kitchen, including all food storage areas

  • Make sure all thermometers are working properly

  • Ensure all food items are checked for expiration dates

  • Wash and sanitize all dishes

  • Clean the entire kitchen and appliances throughout the day

  • Remove and dispose of  trash and recyclables daily

  • Organize and store groceries, food orders including non-food items

• Turn in all kitchen expense receipts and prepared food item labels (CN labels) to the Administration Team

• Protect the privacy and confidentiality of information pertaining to families, children, team members, and administration

• Build positive, respectful relationships and communications with families, children, team members, administration, Board of Directors, and the communities in which we serve

Education Requirements
Minimum of four hours of annual training in

• Menu Planning

• Food Program Training

• Food Safety and Nutrition

• Other food related topics

 Compensation and Terms of Employment
We offer a competitive employment package based on experience and performance