Lead Teacher - Preschool - (Walled Lake, MI)

Position assignments The Lead Teacher is responsible for the overall day-to-day operations of a classroom in Oakland Family Services' Children's Learning Center (CLC). The teacher is responsible for teaching children, task supervision of support staff, lesson planning, interacting with parents and volunteers, record keeping and other miscellaneous operations related to the Children's Learning Center Programs. Specific Duties/Job Expectations Plan and implement developmentally appropriate activities using the High/Scope approach to learning with children. Maintain standards of quality as required by State licensure, NAEYC accreditation and Michigan Department of Education (as applicable). Conduct a min of 2 parent-teacher conferences per school-year with each enrolled family. Conduct home visits as applicable Maintain ongoing communications with parents through daily interactions, weekly notes, monthly newsletters, mailings and additional conferences as needed.