Preschool Lead Teacher

Company: TLC Children's Place
Location: Fishers
Posted on: November 22, 2021

Job Description:

Job Description Lead teacher
Responsibilities:

Curriculum:
Establish the morning and extended day work period and give lessons as needed.
Establish and maintain classroom true to the Montessori philosophy, paying particular attention to the needs of students.
Implement and update curriculum as student needs dictate.
Plan, prepare and maintain all units of study including Montessori materials, thematic units, library books, etc.
Schedule all guest presenters and organize all field trips.

Communication:
Facilitate a respectful environment for children and adults by advocating conflict resolution and Grace and Courtesy lessons.
Communicate via newsletters (email) with parents about their childrens school lives every week and educate parents in Montessori philosophy.
Prepare for and schedule 3 individual communications with all parents during the year including 2 physical parent conferences and 1 telephone conversation.
Schedule and work with other faculty for any joint Parent Nights, programs/performances, etc.
Meet individually with prospective parents and students. Record keeping:
Carefully observe and keep daily records on each students individual progression through the classroom.
Maintain the schools system of record keeping.
Complete individual learning plans and conference forms for all students.
Keep a school calendar of events. Supervision of Classroom Assistants and Interns:
Establish a harmonious relationship with assistant and intern.
Conduct weekly staff meetings.
Participate in staff evaluation.
Support assistant in every way possible.
Report to the Director/President of the Board regarding assistants progress.
Call/find substitutes for staff members in emergency situations.

Administration:
Serve as the liaison for the classroom to the Board paying particular attention to ensuring that the Boards policies on safety, school licensing requirements, staffing minimums, and Board policies for the school are adhered to, including completing a monthly health and safety checklist.
Plan, prepare, and organize all materials for parent volunteers.
Assist in the planning and maintenance of the building, materials and playground to ensure they are clean, safe and maintained. Report any maintenance issues to the Director/President of the Board.
Care for all classroom animals and plants.
Organize planning time for changing out material, cleaning and reorganizing works. Absence Notify the Director/President of the Board as soon as possible so that a substitute can be organized and let your assistant know
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Requirements
Lead teacher must meet the following basic requirements:
Upon selection, a background check and fingerprinting must be passed prior to beginning the employment
High school diploma
Atleast 3-5 years of experiences as. Lead teacher in a school setting.
Recommended Montessori experience or certification

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