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 c lients , 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 l eadership .
Reviews the c lient ’s treatment plan and makes suggestions of changes to the Early Childhood Behavior and Classroom Coach , as requested.
Ensures that the c lient ’s treatment plan is implemented to maximize the treatment of the c lient served .
Refers c lients for additional clinical services as needed (i.e., nutritional, medical, therapy and behavioral issues), in collaboration with the D irector and any other appropriate leadership .
Implement s , modif ies , and ensure s 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 c lients is always maintained, and headcount is completed during each transition .
Ensures a positive emotional climate for the c lients by showing respect to c lients 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 C hildhood Behavior and Classroom Coach or leadership .
M aintain s an environment conductive to preventative discipline b y being e ngaged in interactions and teachable moments with the c lients throughout the day.
Speaks in a well-modulated, pleasant, and caring voice to c lients , 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 c lients 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 c lients 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 1 5 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 .
Displays concern for the rights of c lients…