Lead Teacher- Early Childhood (Hiring Bonus $2000)

New Hire Hiring bonus up to $2,000 in your first 90 days!

The Early Education Lead Teacher is responsible for the academic, social-emotional growth and development of all children in their care, which may include toddlers and/or preschool age children; develops partnerships with birth parents/child’s caregivers to engage and encourage parent participation in program. Lead Teacher is also responsible for assuring compliance with codes of all State and local governing contracting agencies; and works collegially with other staff members. This is a full time, 12 month position.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

o Perform duties as planned under the leadership of the Early Childhood Director. o Greet each child in assigned group
o Maintain open, friendly, and cooperative relationships with each child’s family, and encourage their involvement in the program
o Daily attendance reports o Maintain a safe environment based on safety standards set by the program o Daily planning and execution of all classroom and outdoor activities that encourage curiosity, exploration, and problem-solving; appropriate to the developmental levels of the children
o Create a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate to the physical, social, and emotional development of children, with an emphasis on language development and emergent literacy skills
o Encourage children to participate o Play with the children, including getting down on the floor to interact with children.
o Assist in the selection of books, equipment, and other instructional materials appropriate to the developmental levels of the children
o Support the social and emotional development of children

JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
o Knowledge of child development theory and best practices in early childhood group care and education.
o Early Child Development knowledge and experience.
o Knowledge in Desired Results, Developmental Appropriate Practices.
o Knowledge of State Subsidized Program Requirements for Center Programs.
o Good communication, problem solving, and priority setting skills as well as maintaining an overall positive and professional attitude /disposition.
o Ability to effectively plan, organize and implement educational activities.
o Must be able to manage confidential information.

We offer the following Benefits

-Health, Dental, Vision, Flex plans (1st of the month following 30 days);

-Retirement and Matching Plans

-Paid Lunch; Paid Vacation, Sick and Holidays; Paid hours/days for Closures due to Weather