Lead Teacher

 Qualifications: 

1.Have an endorsement or bachelor’s degree in a child-related field such as, but not
limited to, elementary education, nursing, or recreation, from a college or
university; or 

2. A one year early childhood certificate from a college or university that
consists of at least 30 semester hours and 3 months experience; or 

3. A child development credential by an approved organization, or 

4. A teaching diploma from an internationally or nationally recognized Montessori
organization; or 

5. Have six months of supervised programmatic experience; and 

6. First aide and CPR certified. 

7. Have reliable transportation to and from work. 

8. Able to work 8-9 hour shifts or split shift hours (3-4 hours- take a break and
return for 3-4 hours) 

9. Committed to teaching, lesson planning, & administrative set-up and mission
of learning center.  

10. Able to pass random drug testing, as requested.  

11. Able to personally acquire and purchase a Child Protective Service Background
Check and Virginia State Police Background Check.  

12. Able to acquire and fund a negative tuberculosis screening or test. 

13. Able to work part time or full time.  

14. Must have ability to relate well to children and adults (parents as well as other staff members.) Must have the ability to supervise one or more assistant teachers. 

Responsibilities: Responsibilities include but are not limited
to: 

1. Teaching a class of children in a manner consistent
with the philosophy and the goals of the center. This includes: 

a. Treating each child with dignity and respect. 

b. Planning activities, which will encourage each
child’s growth in the areas of emotional, social, cognitive, and physical development. 

c. Recognizing and considering the individual needs of
each child in relation to cultural and socio-economic background, disabilities, special talents
and interests, style and pace of learning. 

d. Helping children learn to think creatively, to solve
problems independently, and to respect themselves and others. 

2. Being responsible for the arrangement, decor, and
learning environment in the classroom, keeping in mind that work done by the children should
take precedence over decorations made by adults. Responsible for upkeep of educational
materials and equipment. (Remove equipment needing repairs.) 

3. Being responsible for reporting to the director any
equipment repairs or replacements needed, maintenance needed in the room or elsewhere in the
building or on the playground, and supplies that need to be reordered. 

4. Planning and carrying out conferences with the
parents of the children in the class. Keeping records on the children’s development. 

5. Generally promoting a good rapport among staff
members. 

6. Attending all staff meetings and programs sponsored
by the center. 

7. Actively seeking to continuously update skills by
attending outside workshops and conferences whenever possible, by becoming active in professional
organizations, and by constantly seeking new ideas and materials for use in the classroom with
the children or to share with other staff members. 

8. Maintaining the records that are required by center
policy. 

9. Maintaining strict confidentiality regarding children
and their families. 

10. Maintaining professional conduct and attitudes in
working with parents and staff as well as visitors and the general public. 

11. Administrative upkeep and confidentiality of student
files, reporting of necessary update on documentation.