Job Details

Job Location: Spellman Child Development Center - Omaha, NE 68106

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION

TITLE: Lead Teacher

SHIFT: Mon - Fri, 8:30-5:30

PAY: 48,000+ (Based on Education and Experience)

Job Purpose:

Fosters the healthy development of children by supervising and coordinating daily classroom activities and providing a safe and nurturing environment for young children to learn and grow. Plans and coordinates daily activities in a hands-on learning environment based on NAEYC guidelines. The position may vary in specific classrooms for Early Head Start or Infants.

Essential Job Duties:

• Supervision of Children: provide direct supervision of young children, knowing needs and whereabouts.
• Education: provide teaching activities that facilitate the growth and learning of children.
• Task Supervision of Early Childhood Educators/Volunteers: communicate expectations; provide daily direction and role model effective teaching practices for teachers and volunteers.
• Parent Interaction: effectively communicate with parents (in verbal and written form) information regarding the program that is critical to the care of their children.
• Professionalism: act in a professional manner consistent with job description.
• Community Awareness and Personal Capabilities: Demonstrates direct care skills, including recognition of cultural and socioeconomic factors as well as appropriate standards for client care.
• Environment/Structure: implements schedules and structured activities for the safety of children and effective management of care.
• Early Head Start Position Requirements: in conjunction with Nebraska Early Childhood Collaborative (NECC).

Other Duties:

• Complete other responsibilities as assigned by supervisor.
• Complete training necessary to perform position and necessary for professional growth.
• Facilitate a team atmosphere by working in partnership with other agency staff and promote a positive working environment.

Qualifications

Job Requirements:

• Associate degree or higher in early childhood education preferred, or a related field.
• A minimum of 6 months early childhood education experience.
• Must be at least 19 years of age.
• Must possess knowledge of developmental stages, effective childcare discipline management, and appropriate parent and child communication.

Vehicle Requirements:

• Own transportation that meets agency vehicle inspection requirements.
• Valid driver’s license with no more than 6 points.
• Proof of insurance that meets agency requirements.

Environment:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works in outside weather conditions. The noise level in the center is usually noisy due to the number of children.

Physical Requirements:

Ability to sit, stand, and walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and talk or hear within normal limits.