Lead Preschool Teacher

We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Preschool Teacher to join our early childhood education team.

The ideal candidate will create a nurturing and engaging learning environment for young children, promoting their social, emotional, and cognitive development.

This role requires a strong commitment to early childhood education principles and the ability to collaborate with parents and staff to support each child's growth.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement engaging activities that meet the needs of children's social, emotional, and cognitive development.
• Maintain open and regular communication with parents, fostering a collaborative relationship to support each child's growth.
• Lead by example, setting a positive and productive team environment through coaching and modeling.
• Create a safe and nurturing environment that encourages children to learn and grow.
• Plan and lead age-appropriate activities that promote children's social, cognitive, and emotional growth.
• Provide guidance and support to children, using positive reinforcement and developmental practices.

Experience:

• Must clear full background check
• At least an Associate's Degree in early childhood education or related field of study with a minimum of 21 Credits in ECE.
• A strong understanding of child development.
• High energy and the ability to work well with others (staff, children, and parents) and to foster a team environment.
• Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification.
• Minimum of 1 year of professional child care experience.
• Excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

• Strong work ethics
• Experience working with children from birth through preschool
• Desire to make a difference in the lives of children
• Desire to continue education or willingness to learn

• Employee discount
• Professional development assistance
• Access to retirement benefits
• Vacation time accrues up to one week per year with each paycheck
• Sick/personal time accrues up to one week per year with each paycheck
• Paid holidays
• In addition, we are closed one week in July for Summer break and one week in December for Winter break.
• Paid professional development days
• Half days are scheduled throughout the year for educators to plan/prep curriculum in their classroom