Lead Teacher

5 Months ago • All levels

Teaching

Job Description

The Lead Teacher provides instruction and ensures children are safe and in an educational environment, adhering to KDHE compliance and the Montessori curriculum. Responsibilities include creating a positive learning environment, delivering lesson plans, observing children's needs, coordinating parent communication, supervising children, tracking progress, maintaining a harmonious relationship with staff and parents, and staying current with KDHE regulations. The ideal candidate should have 6 months of classroom experience, knowledge of KDHE requirements, experience with the Montessori curriculum, and the ability to collaborate and communicate effectively. Additionally, the teacher should demonstrate a high level of professionalism and discretion, complete background checks, and possess the ability to interpret regulations and communicate effectively.

Must Have:

6 months of classroom experience.
Knowledge of KDHE requirements.
Experience with the Montessori curriculum.
Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively.

Perks:

Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
On-site health clinic.
401(k) match up to 6%.
Opportunities for professional development.

Lead Teacher

Full-time |TVH Kids| Location – Olathe, KS, 66062

Provides instruction and ensures that all children are safe, happy and are in an educational environment. Ensures KDHE compliance and carries out the modified Montessori curriculum.

YOUR ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Connect with students to ensure a positive, educational and developmental environment.
Maintain a clean and safe classroom environment for children.
Deliver lesson plans for children to develop their social, emotional, physical and intellectual skills.
Observe children and interpret their needs.
Coordinate communication with parents regarding children’s progress.
Supervise and teach children inside and outside of the classroom.
Monitor and track progress of children on a regular basis.
Establish and maintain a harmonious relationship with aides, other teachers and TVH Kids staff and parents.
Remain current in KDHE regulations and requirements.
Performs other duties as many be assigned.

HOW TO SUCCEED

We’re looking for an individual who is able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. To join us you need:

6 months experience in a classroom per KDHE.
Demonstrates proficient knowledge of state requirements for KDHE programs.
Demonstrates ability to deliver educational activities within a modified Montessori curriculum facility.
Demonstrates experience with creating and maintaining a safe environment for children to grow and develop socially and academically.
Demonstrates ability to collaborate and communicate in an effective, positive manner with co-workers, children and parents in a team environment.
Demonstrates a high level of professionalism, discretion and confidentiality.
Must follow KDHE guidelines for facilities licensed for less than 100 children.
Must complete KBI Background Check and medical screening.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures and government regulations. Ability to record activities and communicate with Principal/Director and parents daily.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from parents, and co-workers.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU

You’ll be part of a people-centric culture, where your well-being matters. Our comprehensive package offers standard benefits such as medical, dental, and vision, plus unique benefits such as our onsite health clinic and our incredible dollar for dollar 401(k) match up to 6%. At our HQ, there’s an on-site preschool, restaurant and where you can get active or enjoy our regular team get-togethers.

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