Full-Time Lead Preschool Position

Position Summary:

The lead teacher is responsible for presenting a Christ-centered, age-appropriate curriculum to children of their classroom age.  The lead teacher also serves as a supporter of the family unit, communicating on a daily basis with family members to ensure the success of the whole child- spiritual, physical, emotional, and intellectual. Through engaging lesson plans, the lead teacher helps children get to different milestones at their own pace and developmental level.

Roles and Responsibilities:

The lead teacher of Victory Early Learning Academy will be responsible for but not limited to:

• Creating age-appropriate weekly lesson plans handed in before start on Monday morning
• Create a safe and welcoming environment by keeping room clean, orderly and by engaging each family as they drop off and pick up with a friendly and approachable demeanor.
• Keeping children safe by monitoring at all times
• Encourage exploration through well-planned centers
• Participate in on-going in-service and educational development opportunities provided by the Agency
• Reports all staffing and classroom concerns to director or assistant director in a timely manner
• Completes and reports any symptoms of child abuse to child abuse hotline and director
•  Completes HiMama reports and keeps and open line of communication with family
• Ensures that the Assistant Teachers are kept updated in all matters concerning the classroom and program, i.e. Lead Teacher Meetings, lesson plans, policies & procedures, training received
• On an on-going basis, plan, evaluate, and improve the physical environment in the classroom to create opportunities to meet the changing needs of the developing child
• Prepares developmental progress reports as needed
• Attend special events held by VELA

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or Elementary Education
• Commitment of one-year employment as lead teacher
• At least two years of experience teaching in the Early Childhood classroom
• Active member of Bible-believing church, preferably Victory Church
• Good interpersonal skills
• Good organizational skills

You can learn more about Victory Early Learning Academy and our values here!