Pre-K Lead Teacher

Company: Tableland Services, Inc.
Location: Somerset
Posted on: April 3, 2025

Job Description:

Job Title: Lead Teacher

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Department: Early Childhood Education
Reports To: Education Manager
FLSA Status: Exempt


OVERALL PURPOSE
This role is responsible creating and maintaining a developmentally appropriate, engaging, and individualized classroom environment that supports the social-emotional, cognitive, language, and motor skill development of the Pre-K student. This role encourages family involvement to enhance school readiness and overall student success.


ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
1. Curriculum Implementation



Develop and submit weekly lesson plans five calendar days in advance, following the agency-approved curriculum

Prepare and organize lesson plan materials before instruction

Ensure the learning environment is developmentally appropriate, inclusive, fostering growth in social-emotional, cognitive, language and motor skills

Clearly communicate classroom rules and consequences while utilizing positive guidance methods

Conduct regular observations and assessments to track student progress

Submit and follow approved daily schedule

Apply strategies from the Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS) to enhance teaching effectiveness

Address individual student needs, including IEP and Behavioral Plans

Finalize student outcomes three times per year

Engage in mealtime with students to promote social development, healthy habits, and a structured learning environment



2. Family Engagement



Use Learning Genie for parent communication

Conduct two home visits and two parent conferences per academic year

Collaborate with to support learning and meet IEP requirements

Review newsletters to keep families informed



3. Safe & Clean Learning Environment



Administer prescribed medications in coordination with Health Manager

Maintain required student-teacher ratio

Ensure safe and well-supervised classroom transitions

Uphold student safety through sight, sound, and mobility monitoring

Perform daily safety inspections and submit monthly checklists

Follow established daily cleaning protocols to maintain hygienic environment

Inspect and maintain a safe classroom setting that meets all regulatory requirements



4. Documents & Compliance



Accurately complete and approve semi-monthly timecard

Submit the monthly Home Visit Tracking Form

Submit monthly mileage reimbursement requests

Ensure timely completion of all HR employment documents

Maintain accurate and up-to-date student records across all program component



5. Student Recruitment & Program Promotion



Actively participate in at least two recruitment activities per academic year

Support ongoing marketing and outreach efforts to promote program enrollment



6. Assistant Teacher and School Readiness Aide Observation



Ensure classroom protocols and best practices are understood and followed

Identify training or coaching needs and report them to the Education Manager



7. Volunteers Observation



Model developmentally appropriate teaching practices for classroom volunteers

Provide clear guidance to ensure volunteers adhere to classroom expectations



8. Continuous Improvement & Adaptability



Identify and implement process improvements to enhance classroom efficiency and student learning

Foster a culture of high-quality education

Adapt to changing program needs and contribute to strategic planning efforts

Engage in professional development opportunities to stay current with best practices in early childhood education



ADDITIONAL DUTIES
1. Lift and carry up to 40lbs in emergency situations to ensure the safety and well-being of a child
2. Perform additional duties as assigned to support program operations


QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION



Bachelor's degree in early childhood education



EXPERIENCE and CERTIFICATIONS



PA Teaching Certification

CPR & First Aide Basic Certification



ADDITIONAL JOB REQUIREMENTS



Proficiency with computers and standard office software

Effective decision-making and problem-solving abilities

Ability to foster a positive, collaborative and team-oriented work environment

Proactively identify and resolve operational challenges

Stay current with technological advancements and integrate tools to enhance efficiency

Communicate effectively with students, families, and colleagues



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