Lead Preschool Teacher

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Training & development
• Vision insurance

Job Summary:
The Lead Preschool Teacher plans lessons and instructs children in activities according to an approved curriculum designed to promote social, emotional, physical, and intellectual growth. Establishes and maintains a safe and healthy learning environment.

Benefits:

• A rewarding job, making an impact in the lives of children
• Curriculum and lesson plans for each classroom are provided
• Develop the skills you need to advance your career
• Weekday hours keep your weekends free!
• Build strong relationships with coworkers and your community

Lead Preschool Teacher Essential Functions Include:

• Prepares lesson plans and instructs children in age appropriate activities according to a curriculum that is consistent with the philosophy and goals of the Center and Company.
• Sets up and maintains the classroom to ensure a safe, fun and age appropriate learning environment.
• Ensures classroom is clean and ready for tours at all times. Makes the classroom available for tours for prospective families.
• Treats the children with dignity and respect, displaying friendly, enthusiastic and caring behavior, while guiding them in a positive manner and teaching them to respect themselves and others.
• Recognizes and considers the background, special talents and interests, style and pace of learning of each child and provides developmentally appropriate activities.
• Supervises the children as required by the Center and state regulations.
• Reports suspected abuse or neglect as mandated by state regulations.
• Commitment to complete annual state licensing training requirements
• Performs other duties as requested by the Director and/or Owner.

Skills & Abilities:

• Demonstrates integrity, honesty, and professionalism
• Knowledge and understanding of all current applicable child care regulations
• Excellent customer service skills
• Ability to problem solve, manage conflict
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• Excellent time management skills
• Ability to work flexible schedule consistent with hours of operation, and ability to adapt hours to the needs of the business
• Proficient in basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office
• Ability to balance multiple priorities.

Qualifications:

• Must meet state licensing requirements for education and experience.
• Knowledge of Early childhood education curriculum

Education required:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Must meet minimum State requirements

Experience required:

• 2 years teaching experience