Lead Teacher Job Description: The Early Education Lead Teacher is responsible for the academic, social-emotional growth and development of all children in their care, which may include toddlers and/or preschool age children; develops partnerships with parents/child’s caregivers to engage and encourage parent participation in the program. The lead teacher is also responsible for assuring compliance with the policies of Georgia’s Department of Early Care & Learning. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES • Develops, weekly plans, and implements age appropriate curriculum (lesson plan) to nurture and stimulate all domains of children’s development in their care. • Provides a developmentally appropriate classroom environment that reflects the children’s learning and growth. • Provides a developmentally appropriate classroom environment that reflects the children’s learning and growth. • Perform on-going developmental evaluations of children as required by funding sources and develop lesson plans and follow curriculum implementation that addresses the individual needs of each child. • On an on-going basis, plan, evaluate and improve the physical environment in the classroom to create opportunities to meet the changing needs of the developing child. • Provide responsive care to all children by adapting daily care giving routines and plans to the interests and needs of the individual child and the group. • Prepare developmental progress reports as needed. • Demonstrate cultural competency and respect for the child's background by incorporating the cultural, linguistic and familial values and beliefs into the childcare program and lesson plans. • Exchange information and serve as a member of a multi-disciplinary intervention/prevention team. • Maintain ongoing, open communication with parents/ caregivers. • Provide a classroom environment that encourages parent participation. • Ensure that each family receives an opportunity to build strong relationships and experience clear communication with teaching staff. • Plan periodical parent conferences to discuss children's developmental progress, needs and interests. • Liaison with children's families to ensure smooth transition from home to child care setting and transitions from classroom to classroom when needed. • Maintain accurate, complete and timely client and agency records; Completes daily meal and attendance records.