Lead Teachers:

QUALIFICATIONS 

1. Must be at least 18 years of age

2. Must have a North Carolina Early Childhood Credential (NCECC) or be enrolled in the NCECC coarse work (teachers must enroll with in 6 months of being hired and will have 18 months from their date hire to satisfy the NCECC requirement.)

3. Must have one year of experience in a licensed childcare facility.

4. Must have CPR, and First Aid training or obtain them within the first 3 months of employment.

 RESPONSIBILITIES

 1.      Must be on time for work daily.  Check in and out to ensure that an accurate record of time worked is kept daily.

2.      Maintain an accurate daily attendance of children in your care.

3.      Must have a complete knowledge of the NC Rules and Regulations.  Lead Teachers must ensure that all staff, especially those working in their room are carrying them out.

4.      Must have a complete knowledge of the ITERS/ECERS “Environmental Rating

Scale” or obtain training within the first 6 months of employment.  Each classroom must uphold the standards of this rating scale.

5.      Create a weekly written lesson plan that stimulates the social, emotional, intellectual, and physical development of children in your care.

-          The activity plan must always be current and accessible for easy reference by parents and caregivers

6.      All teachers in your classroom shall provide developmentally appropriate interaction.  Teachers are to be instructed and encouraged on what is or is not developmentally appropriate as needed.

7.      Lead teachers must ensure that their classroom is fully stocked at the beginning and end of each day.

8.      Children must have the opportunity to go outside daily when weather conditions permits.

9.      Responsible for safely evacuating children in an emergency situations (e.g. fire drill, bomb threat, etc).

10.  Communicate effectively with parents.

11.  Communicate effectively with other staff.  Any problem and concerns need to be addressed with the director.

12.  As lead teacher, you are responsible for supervising aides and must be able to incorporate their time and talents into your classroom appropriately.

13.  Personal problems are left at the door.

14.  Request for materials, equipment or supplies needed for your classroom must be submitted in writing to the director with at least one weeks notice.  Make sure that all materials, equipment and supplies are in good condition.

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