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Altar'd State · 2 days ago

Lead Teacher - Tullabee Learning Academy

Knoxville, TN

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

Altar'd State is committed to fostering a warm and supportive environment for children at Tullabee Learning Academy. The Lead Teacher is responsible for planning and implementing daily curriculum activities that promote children's development while maintaining a safe and nurturing classroom environment.

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Responsibilities

Plans and consistently implements the curriculum activities that promote the children's social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development

Helps children learn to think creatively, to solve problems independently, and to respect themselves and others

Recognizes and considers the background, special needs, interests, learning style, and pace of each child

Keeps accurate, current records of each child's developmental milestones and progress

Creates a developmentally appropriate environment consistent with the company's philosophy and goals including the implementation of the early learning curriculum. Establishes developmentally appropriate room arrangement, evidence of Family Information Board, curriculum-related bulletin boards, and learning environment in the classroom as outlined in our center policies

Establishes and maintains a safe, healthy, nurturing learning environment. Strives to prevent injuries. Handles emergencies, accidents, and injuries appropriately

Understands and implements all current state and local regulations

Understands and implements emergency procedures in case of emergency situations. Can administer CPR/First Aid, including lifting and carrying injured children. Uses proper lifting procedures and seeks assistance if necessary

Participates in emergency and evacuation drills to promote safety of children in their care

Maintains educational materials and equipment by keeping a well-organized and safe classroom

Immediately notifies the Director of needed repairs in the classroom, in the building, and on the playground to equipment and toys

Observes, records, and reports to the Director any significant individual or group behavior that might affect the well-being of children enrolled at the center

Maintains professional conduct when working with parents, staff, and visitors

Maintains strict confidentiality regarding children and families

Provides timely written/digital communication to parents

Promotes and maintains good rapport and working relationships with other staff members

Must be able to react quickly with sound judgment and problem-solving skills to complex and critical situations, such as injuries and accidents

Must use excellent verbal and written communication skills with parents, children, and staff

Must be capable of lifting, carrying, and holding children in accordance with state/local requirements. Must be able to interact and communicate with children in the classroom and on the playground (run, jump, demonstrate physical exercises)

Provides excellent customer service to families helping to ensure continued enrollment at the center. Treats each child with kindness, dignity, and respect. Uses positive guidance techniques consistent with company policies and procedures

Creates a positive, structured, and safe classroom environment

Regularly reports to work on time to provide students with consistent classroom procedures. Participates in all staff training sessions, meetings, and programs as requested by the center and state requirements

Meets or exceeds annual training requirements of local regulatory agencies

Qualification

Early childhood educationCurriculum planningHealthSafety standardsInterpersonal skillsCommunication skillsTeam collaborationCustomer servicePassion for child developmentProblem-solving skills