Lead Teacher - Infant - Buford Center

Job description

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION: The Lead Teacher is responsible for ensuring the care and education of a group of children as part of a teaching team. They assist with the planning and implementation of the curriculum. PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: Maintains a Safe and Healthy Environment Maintain an orderly learning environment. Promote healthy eating practices by eating with children. Help children maintain proper dental hygiene according to regulations. Post necessary health and safety information. Share routine duties with other staff (supervision on playground, toileting, cleanup, classroom maintenance). Assist in keeping room and other areas neat and clean. Interact with children in activities they are supervising. Perform health checks on children daily. Perform daily classroom and playground safety checks and report deficiencies to Curriculum Specialist/Center Director. Perform appropriate hand washing and sanitizing procedures. Ensure that Active Supervision policies are followed at all times to ensure safety of children while under our care. Demonstrates Physical & Cognitive Competence: Provide balance between child/teacher-initiated activities. Use equipment/materials to promote ph...