Lead Teacher

Job Description

Immediately Hiring! Kid's Country, a part of the Early Learning Academies community, has 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.

We are currently seeking Lead Teachers in the following rooms:
-PreK
-School Age

Just a few benefits we offer:
Flexible schedule options
Assistance with professional development
Opportunity for advancement within the first year
Generous employee childcare discount
Competitive benefits plan including medical, dental, and vision.
Paid time off

Responsibilities:
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 childcare 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.

Skills:
Experience in childcare preferred.
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.

Qualifications:
Must pass background 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.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
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