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• Develop and implement age‑appropriate lesson plans aligned with developmental standards and program goals.
• Create a classroom environment that supports exploration, creativity, and social‑emotional learning.
• Adapt teaching strategies to meet the diverse needs of individual children.

• Provide guidance, mentorship, and daily direction to assistant teachers and support staff.
• Maintain consistent routines and positive behavior‑support strategies.
• Ensure the classroom is clean, organized, and safe at all times.

• Follow all state licensing regulations, health and safety standards, and program policies.
• Maintain accurate records, including attendance, incident reports, and developmental documentation.
• Supervise children at all times.
• Implement emergency procedures and support a culture of safety.

• Build strong, respectful relationships with families through daily communication and scheduled conferences.
• Share developmental updates and collaborate with families to support each child’s growth.
• Represent the program positively within the community.

• Participate in required trainings, continuing education, and professional development.
• Model ethical conduct, reliability, and a commitment to high‑quality early childhood education.
• Contribute to a collaborative, supportive team culture.

• Meets state licensing requirements for Lead Teacher (education, training, and experience).
• Demonstrated knowledge of child development and developmentally appropriate practice.
• Strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills.
• Ability to work effectively with children, families, and colleagues in a diverse environment.
• CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain).
• Background check clearance as required by state regulations.
• Pass drug screen with clean UA.

James' Place Child Development Center is a highly professional Early Learning Center providing care to children ages 1 month - 5 years of age. With a high staff to child ratio, teachers are able to develop close personal relationships with the children and the families. Our curriculum is multifaceted and scaffolded across age & developmental levels. Our location in the downtown area affords opportunities for creating teachable moments through our walking program. Children participate weekly in story hour at the local Children's library program.