Toddler Lead Teacher

Lead daily classroom operations and supervise children to ensure safety at all times, while developing and implementing lesson plans aligned with state and national early learning standards. Adapt curriculum and instruction to meet individual developmental, physical, and social-emotional needs, and maintain accurate daily headcounts, attendance, and classroom documentation. Monitor feeding routines, allergy prevention, and overall health needs of children, administering basic first aid and responding appropriately to medical emergencies. Create and maintain a nurturing, positive learning environment that supports cognitive, social-emotional, physical, and intellectual development, and complete daily reports and developmental updates for families. Conduct parent-teacher conferences at least twice per year, address behavior concerns, and initiate meetings with families as needed. Provide leadership, direction, and support to assistant teachers, aides, and classroom staff, delegating duties and observing to improve performance. Ensure classroom practices comply with DHS, state regulations, and center policies, and attend all required staff meetings, school functions, and professional development activities. Act as a Mandated Reporter and uphold all ethical and safety responsibilities. Plan and lead classroom celebrations and seasonal events, and perform additional duties as assigned by management.