The Lead Teacher is responsible for providing a quality program for the children. Responsibilities include the care, education, and supervision of assigned children. A Lead Teacher must be a Christian and an active member of a local church (preferably Germantown Baptist Church). A Lead Teacher will use every opportunity to win the unsaved to a saving faith in Jesus Christ through direct, personal communication of the Gospel and will advocate GBC as the first choice for a local church family for those in his/her ministry.

Lead Teachers report to the Assistant Director.

Minimum Professional Qualifications

· Must meet basic requirements of the local child care regulatory agency

· Ability to relate positively with young children

· Previous teaching or assistant teaching position with a public or private school system, a quality preschool, childcare center, or a church nursery is preferred

· Certification or degree related to early childhood or preschool or elementary education is desirable, but not mandatory

· Knowledge as a parent or in previous work experience of the social, emotional, and creative needs of young children

· Must be able to lift 40 pounds in connection with the handling of children for the facilitation of programs, child safety, and potential emergency situations

Responsibilities

· Advocate GBC Vision and Mission to take advantage of Gospel opportunities in the GBCLC community

· Be an advocate for the Gospel and Germantown Baptist Church

· Provide and maintain a spiritual ministry through the GBCLC Program in keeping with the church’s purpose in establishing the program

· Adhere to the Germantown Baptist Church Personnel Policies Handbook

· Know and adhere to all licensing policies and regulations

· Be familiar with and follow GBCLC Procedural Handbook

· Provide and maintain a TN Health form

· Provide and maintain current certificate of TNELDS training (updated every 3 years)

· Complete the state mandated introductory childcare video training prior to working in a classroom

· Complete appropriate Continuing Education yearly by the licensing deadlines

· Attends all appropriate staff meetings

· Responsible for the overall supervision and daily class functions of a class of children

· Warmly greets each family, every day, and helps each child to assimilate into the classroom setting

· Assess and document each child’s developmental needs on an ongoing basis

· Completes and submits all reports in a timely manner. Reports include, but are not limited to, monthly lesson plans, calendars, newsletters; semi-annual progress reports and assessments; incident reports as needed; behavioral or developmental documentation as necessary

· Updates parent and information board monthly as needed to include the monthly lesson plans, calendars, newsletters, etc.

· Develop and maintain a positive reputation and image within the community while creating and promoting a positive professional relationship with the Director, Assistant Director, staff, and families

· Supports and maintains good staff morale

· Reports problems to the Director or Assistant Director in a timely manner consistent with a good opportunity to improve the situation

· Maintains and updates a detailed daily room schedule for substitutes/floaters

· Arrives and is ready to work in a timely manner. For instance, if you are scheduled for 8:30 a.m., you should be clocked in and in your classroom at 8:30 a.m.

· Plan activities to meet the needs of individual children; activities which are designed to ensure success, based on a positive foundation for growth and development

· Plan, supervise, and implement programs for children in accordance with GBCLC policies and procedures

· Assume responsibility for daily maintenance of equipment, classroom, children’s restrooms, and playground; the environment should be attractive, well-kept and should encourage creativity, exploration, and decision making by the children.

· Maintains proper health and safety practices or policies, especially in the giving of medication, and care for injuries

· Provide a model classroom environment by incorporating best practices

· Provides children with verbal praises and acceptance while providing clear and consistent expectations for the children’s behavior

· Assists and coordinates snacks, meals, nap time, and bathroom activities

· Mentor and support Assistant Teachers and Floaters

· Provides substitute plans, and fully prepares the classroom for when there is scheduled time off

· Ensures that the classroom is fully stocked with supplies (cups, plates, napkins, spoons, craft supplies, etc.), to not disrupt the regular flow and routine of the classroom

· Participate in regularly scheduled and informal conferences with parents

· Attends all scheduled staff meetings and lead teacher meetings

· Participate in regular and ongoing childcare training

· Maintains an overall professional appearance, adhering to the guidelines offered in the handbook

· All other duties as assigned by the Director or the Assistant Director

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $13.00 - $16.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount

Application Question(s):

• Are you at least 21 years of age?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Work Location: In person