Lead Instructor, Aledo ISD Childcare - Aledo ISD

• Meet basic requirements of Texas Department of Health and Human Services/Child Care Licensing requirements.
• Knowledgeable in the social, emotional, and cognitive needs of children.
• Must be able to lift 35 lbs. in the event of potential emergency situation concerning the safety of a child.

• Must be coachable, competent, have high integrity, be detail oriented, creative, and nurturing.
• Must have strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Able to work with a team.
• Able to cope in fast-paced environment.

• Previous experience in childcare environment as a lead teacher preferred.

• Responsible for overall classroom and supervision of children.
• Observes all rules and regulations as they pertain to Texas State Licensing and the Aledo Children’s Academy.
• Assess each child’s developmental needs.
• Implement the approved lesson plan.
• Communicate regularly with parents.
• Maintain attractive classroom that encourages children to explore, create and learn.
• Provide a caring, nurturing atmosphere that encourages positive behavior.
• Responsible for daily cleanliness of classroom and proper care of equipment.
• Maintain a professional appearance in conjunction with the Aledo Children’s Academy dress code.
• Attends all staff meetings, trainings, and other school functions as necessary.
• Assists in other capacities as deemed necessary by the Director or the designee.

• Maintain emotional control under stress. Work with frequent interruptions.
• Occasional prolonged and irregular hours, frequent standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, pushing and pulling; prolonged use of computer and repetitive hand motions; lifting at least 35 pounds.
• May be required to perform job duties including ability to conduct instruction, attend meetings and professional development, and make and receive phone calls in a virtual or remote workplace environment.

Aledo Independent School District is a K-12 public school district, located in Parker and Tarrant Counties. AISD is a fast-growth district and one of the top-rated public school districts in Texas with more than 6,500 students and 850 employees.The district has six elementary schools along with an intermediate, middle, 9th-grade campus, high school, and a learning center. The newest campus in the district is Annetta Elementary, which opened at the start of the 2021-2022 school year.