School Age Classroom Lead Teacher

School Age Leader Job Description Noble Learning Center August 2026 General Position Description The School Age Classroom Lead Teacher is responsible for developing a cohesive teaching team, coordinating the curriculum, and managing the day-to-day operational activities of the classroom. School Age Lead must understand children's cognitive, social, emotional and physical development in order to ensure a safe and stimulating classroom environment where children are actively engaged and encouraged to succeed. The Lead Techer must be skilled in communicating with both children and adults to meet the needs of the children, effectively guide school age assistants, and resolve parental concerns. Key Responsibilities - Coordinate and implement educational school age program by developing classroom activities based on developmentally appropriate practices. - Plan individual and group age-appropriate activities to actively engage children and encourage social, physical, cognitive and emotional growth and are FUN - Plan for healthy living habits through nutrition, movement, active games, use of gym for gaining skills - Plan field trips and community experiences that will provide fun learning opportunities for the children. - Create lesson plans that are based on the approved curriculum and early learning development standards, using the resources provided. - Assist and facilitate the successful completion of child's homework and communicate daily progress. - Observe children daily and create new challenges and interest areas for them. - Maintain frequent communications with parents through informal discussions, daily reports, and parent-teacher conferences. - Ensure a healthy classroom environment -- including maintaining appropriate hygiene and cleanliness standards and safety and security of children. - Lead by example; encourage the school age team success through modeling and coaching. - Supervise school age teacher assistants to ensure they are following planned activities, hygiene and safety standards. - Maintain accurate records, forms and files. Additional Knowledge, Skills and Experience Required - Minimum of 2 years of professional education experience with young children, groups of children - A strong understanding of school age child development. - Excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills. - Child CPR and First Aid certification, Child Abuse, Communicable Disease Trainings - Must clear full background check and pass health screening. - Able to tolerate loud noise level and continuous pace of and level of activity. - Strong communication skills. Educational Requirements - Associate's Degree in education or related field of study - Willing to complete trainings for School Age endorsement Physical Requirements Requirements include the ability to take frequent walks, use hands and fingers, handle objects, tools or controls, talk to and hear voices at many levels. May also be required to kneel, bend, squat or crawl.