Lead Teacher - Preschool

Job Description

Immediately Hiring! As part of the Early Learning Academies community, we have an opening to join our team of passionate educators who want to make the world a better place through creating a magical learning environment for young children. Be a part of a growing community of early childhood educators who care about their teachers' joy and growth.

Just a few benefits we offer:

• Flexible schedule options
• Opportunity for professional development paid for by the company.
• Opportunity for advancement within the first year
• Generous employee childcare discount
• Competitive benefits plan including medical, dental, and vision
• Paid time off

• Plan and implement age-appropriate curriculum in accordance with the curriculum policy.
• Responsible for the basic care needs of each child in the classroom including assistance with dressing, toileting, tying shoes, regular hand washing, face cleaning, and any other tasks associated with good personal hygiene.
• Responsible for assisting the children with social development including teaching table manners during meals, working with a group of children to accomplish goals, teaching them to share, and other activities associated with social and emotional development.
• Ensure your classroom is in compliance with child care state licensing regulations.
• Provides daily physical gross motor activities with or without equipment or materials indoor and outdoor.
• Complete any required daily forms such as Child Tracking Sheets, Attendance Records, and any other paperwork assigned such as Incident/Accident reports.
• Participate in parent-teacher conferences.
• Any other duties assigned by the Center Director.

• Experience in childcare
• Knowledge of early childhood education standards
• Ability to create a positive learning environment for children.
• Communication skills that reflect professionalism and kindness at all times
• Proactive and team-oriented attitude to create a successful team environment.
• Must be able to maintain a strict classroom schedule to ensure state "ratio" compliance.

• Must pass background and TB screening.
• Have or be willing to obtain First Aid/CPR Certification
• Must be minimum of 18 years old.
• Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds.
• Frequent periods of standing, stooping, bending, and occasional running.
• Must be able to maintain a classroom schedule to ensure State "ratio" compliance.
• Able to work a full assigned shift in order to maintain ratios.

• High School Diploma
• Childcare center experience