4K Lead Teacher

The 4-Year-Old Kindergarten (4K) Teacher provides a safe and nurturing environment for children that encourage their social, emotional, physical and cognitive development. The Teacher plans and implements a developmentally appropriate curriculum for enrolled children to prepare students for five-year-old kindergarten.

• Create and implement weekly lesson plans in accordance with the First Steps 4K approved curriculum and ensures lesson plans are developmentally appropriate and reflects observations and assessments of individual children and goals
• Engages constructively with individual children during actives and routines
• Adhere to the First Steps 4K guidelines
• ECD 101 or higher
• Attend all required First Steps and Department of Social Services trainings and obtain required continuing education hours.
• Demonstrate effective listening, oral and written communication skills
• Maintain a positive work atmosphere by displaying professional behavior to ensure a safe and healthy environment for all students, coworkers, parents, supervisors and the public
• Follow all employer policies and procedures at all times

Associate's degree in early childhood. Teachers possessing a two-year degree must be enrolled and demonstrating progress toward the completion of a teacher education program within four years.

At least six months experience in a childcare setting

Provide a minimum of two references familiar with your work history

Able to pass a Child Abuse and Neglect Central Registry background check

Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in early childhood or related field

At least one year experience in a childcare setting