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JOB DESCRIPTION PART TIME AND FULL TIME POSITIONS The lead teacher ensures the safety and well-being of each child by responding to their emotional, social, physical, and educational needs. The lead teacher utilizes best developmentally appropriate practice methods at all times. They are a positive role model for all care giving staff and children. Furthermore, they are customer service orientated and professional. DUTIES • Engage children in activities and play that stimulates their development. • Assist children with activities and daily life (restroom use, diapering, hand washing) • Appropriately supervise children while keeping them safe at all times. • Approach parents daily with them about their child. • Establish a professional level of rapport with each family in order to provide quality • care and friendly service. • Creating and maintaining an environment that is clean, organized, clutter-free, and • safe for all children. • Supervise teacher assistants in the classroom and ensure they are following program • policy and customer service expectations. • Train any teacher assistants in the classroom and direct them as to what duties need • to be carried out throughout the day. • Plan daily activities that are developmentally appropriate for young children. • Conduct child assessments and facilitate parent-teacher conferences. • Attend and engage in occasional parent participation events and other events that • may be on nights and/or weekend-ends. • Prepare monthly parent newsletters and weekly lesson plans. • Be responsible for daily recording of activities pertaining to eating, sleeping, and • diaper changing. • Maintain a professional self image and project the value of the organization at all QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS • Have a high school diploma or equivalent education • Have completed or able to enroll in the required ECE courses to be a qualified teacher. • Be CPR, First Aid, Health/Safety, and Blood Borne Pathogen certified. • Complete a TB test and physical. • Be mentally and physically capable of caring for a group of children alone in one • Possess a strong work ethic, be punctual, and have minimal absences. • Have an awareness of the unique needs of young children and have appropriate expectations of their abilities. • Willing to fulfill the responsibilities in accordance with the Church’s educational philosophy • Demonstrate the fruit of the Spirit as evidence of a growing Christ-centered life (Galatians 5:16-25, Ephesians 5:18-21) • Be teachable and faithful in learning from and following those in authority over him/her and fully supporting the vision of Crossline Church. • Fulfill the duties required of Crossline Church members as outlined in the membership covenant. • Philosophical alignment with church leadership • Committed to continued development • Clear Live Scan and Criminal Background • Hours may vary as needed; center open from 7am-6pm ADDITIONALLY ALL CHURCH STAFF MEMBERS: • Love Jesus and call themselves Christians. • Embrace a high biblical standard of personal conduct and lifestyle. • Agree to and adhere to the church's statement of faith and leadership commitment. • Attend Crossline Community Church SPECIAL SKILLS NEEDED • Be able to knee, bend, squat, lift, push, pull, and carry children. LINES OF SUPERVISION • Lead teachers report directly to the director/assistant director with questions or concerns regarding the children or center policy.