Lead Teacher Preschool

Job Description

Job Description

Preschool Lead Teacher — Job Responsibilities

1. Classroom Leadership

• Lead the daily operation of the preschool classroom.
• Create and maintain a safe, clean, nurturing, and organized classroom.
• Establish consistent classroom routines and schedules.
• Model positive, respectful interactions with children and staff.
• Assign classroom duties to assistant teachers.

2. Curriculum & Lesson Planning

• Plan and implement age-appropriate activities and lessons.
• Follow the center's curriculum and learning goals.
• Provide activities covering language, literacy, math, science, art, music, movement, social-emotional development, and self-help skills.
• Adapt activities to meet individual children's developmental needs.
• Prepare weekly lesson plans and classroom materials.

3. Child Supervision & Safety

• Maintain active supervision of all children.
• Follow center health, safety, emergency, and sanitation procedures.
• Complete attendance and head counts.
• Monitor children's physical, social, emotional, and developmental needs.
• Report injuries, accidents, illnesses, and safety concerns according to center policy.

4. Child Development & Documentation

• Observe children's development and behavior.
• Maintain required classroom records and documentation.
• Complete developmental observations and assessments.
• Document children's progress and areas needing additional support.
• Participate in developing individualized strategies when appropriate.

5. Family Communication

• Build positive relationships with parents and guardians.
• Communicate children's daily activities, accomplishments, and concerns.
• Participate in parent-teacher conferences.
• Provide information for classroom newsletters and family communications.
• Maintain confidentiality of children's and families' information.

6. Staff Supervision & Teamwork

• Guide and support assistant teachers.
• Help train new classroom staff.
• Delegate classroom responsibilities.
• Monitor classroom staff performance and professionalism.
• Conduct or participate in classroom meetings.
• Report significant staff or classroom concerns to the Director.

7. Classroom Management

• Establish clear, developmentally appropriate expectations.
• Use positive guidance and behavior-support strategies.
• Help children develop self-regulation, problem-solving, cooperation, and independence.
• Never use corporal punishment or inappropriate disciplinary practices.

8. Professional Responsibilities

• Attend required staff meetings and professional-development activities.
• Maintain required certifications and training.
• Follow Massachusetts EEC regulations and center policies.
• Maintain professional boundaries and confidentiality.
• Complete other reasonable classroom responsibilities assigned by the Director.

Lead Teacher Daily Checklist

Area Responsibility

Arrival

Check classroom, materials, attendance, and children's needs

Morning

Welcome children and conduct planned activities

Learning

Implement curriculum and small-group activities

Meals

Supervise meals/snacks and follow food-safety procedures

Outdoor Play

Maintain active supervision

Rest

Supervise rest/quiet activities

Documentation

Complete observations and required records

Family Communication

Share appropriate daily information

Closing

Clean/organize classroom and prepare for next day