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Willa Road Children's Center
Lead Teacher
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What they do
A Preschool or Childcare Teacher works with young children, usually ages 3 - 5, to help them learn the social, motor and language skills needed to be ready for kindergarten and elementary school. Organizes activities and uses play or games to help children learn; develops schedules and routines for children that include exercise and rest. Works in a school or in a childcare center or program.
$38,603 / year median in Delaware
+9% projected growth
Job Description
Willa Road Children's Center is an independent, nonprofit center providing early care and education for children 6 weeks through 12 years. At Willa Road Children's Center, we value the inherent worth and dignity of each individual child and staff member and foster an environment of diversity. We accept and encourage each other. We bring the cultures of the world into the classroom and nurture an appreciation of the interconnected web of life. As staff you will provide gentle, loving care and guidance, a sense of routine, and developmentally appropriate challenges. The center encourages the growth of confidence and self-discipline and helps the child to achieve his/her fullest potential emotionally, socially and intellectually. We offer competitive salaries and see the true value of every teacher that enters our building. At least one year working directly with children. Enjoy children with a confident, innovative and motivated attitude. Organized and able to multi-task. Provide safe and nurturing care to the children at all times. Direct and supervise in classroom wherever needed. Maintain record keeping including personal observations regarding health, behavior and learning of the children. Establish positive contacts with children, parents and co-workers. Understand theories of child development and typical stages of development. Plan and/or execute curriculum that supports development. Create lesson plans aligned with Early Learning Standards. Highly motivated and takes direction well with excellent interpersonal and communication skills Is dependable and adaptable and enjoys working with other teachers Excellent verbal and written communication skills with ability to listen and follow-up on issues constructively Maintain CPR/First Aid. Provide written and oral feedback to parents on a regular basis. Complete daily, weekly and monthly cleaning duties. Able to move about freely and lift up to 50 pounds. Other duties as needed.