Preschool Lead Teacher - Conway

 

Are you passionate about helping children succeed? Do you want to join a team of dedicated professionals committed to creating an environment where children thrive?  At Pediatrics Plus, we work to empower children to conquer their world. Pediatrics Plus is a specialized pediatric healthcare provider. We are committed to helping children succeed in all stages of life through evidence-based therapy and education, diagnostic services, state-of-the-art facilities, specialized equipment, family support, and community investment. Join us as a Preschool Lead Teacher!  

 

Here are some other reasons you’ll love working at Pediatrics Plus:

• Paid Time Off
• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plan with Company Matching
• Company Discounts & Incentives
• Company-Provided Paid Training & Professional Development
• Continuing Education Opportunities
• Cutting Edge Classroom Structures & Curriculum
• State of the Art Facilities & Technology

 

What you will do:

The Preschool Lead Teacher is responsible for the classroom which includes assessing clients, ensuring treatment plans are carried out, and supervising the Classroom Teaching Assistants. 

• Manages and participates in all classroom activities. 
  • Circle Time and Curriculum, Center Time, Arrivals, Departures, Transition Activities, Academic Activities, Recess Time, Mealtime, Nap Time, and other activities as determined by leadership. 
• Reviews the client’s treatment plan and makes suggestions of changes to the Early Childhood Behavior and Classroom Coach, as requested. 
• Ensures that the client’s treatment plan is implemented to maximize the treatment of the client served.  
• Refers clients for additional clinical services as needed (i.e., nutritional, medical, therapy and behavioral issues), in collaboration with the Director and any other appropriate leadership. 
• Implements, modifies, and ensures completion of daily lesson plans. 
• Ensures that required reports are updated, completed, and turned in on time.  
• Ensures the completion of classroom billing via deTASO by signing daily. 
• Ensures classroom supplies are stocked daily. 
• Ensures that visual supervision of the clients is always maintained, and headcount is completed during each transition. 
• Ensures a positive emotional climate for the clients by showing respect to clients and adults through a willingness to help others, by maintaining harmonious interpersonal relations, and through use of appropriate and approved discipline techniques. 
• Follows Pediatrics Plus’s classroom management techniques under guidance of the Early Childhood Behavior and Classroom Coach or leadership. 
• Maintains an environment conductive to preventative discipline by being engaged in interactions and teachable moments with the clients throughout the day.  
• Speaks in a well-modulated, pleasant, and caring voice to clients, parents, and team members. 
• Attends and actively participates in job-related center functions, including but not limited to, Parent Teacher Conferences, parent/team meetings, Graduation ceremony, Training Day, as well as other center functions.  
• Represents the program to parents, visitors, and the public in a positive way. 
• Ensures that a clean, safe, healthy, and sanitary learning environment is maintained and that clients are kept clean, clothing is changed when necessary, and toys and other materials are disinfected each day.  
• During periods of physical activity, ensures that active involvement is maintained with clients to promote gross and fine motor development. 
• Immediately reports any information regarding health and safety concerns to the Director of Preschool Services or Nurse. 
• Completes 15 hours of relevant and approved in-service trainings per fiscal year. 
• Is familiar with and follows the company’s policies, procedures, and guidelines, as well as those requirements set forth by regulatory agencies, including EIDT, AR Childcare Licensing, and the AR Health Department.  
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