Preschool Lead Teacher

DREAM ACADEMY

Lead Teacher Job Description Reports to Managing Director The I Have a Dream Academy is a Christ-centered, multicultural and multiclass early childhood education program, whose mission is to cultivate a love for self, a love for God, and a love for one's neighbor within the hearts of children. I Have a Dream Preschool Academy seeks to fulfill its mission by creating a learning community that champions Christian character, academic rigor, and global citizenry. By placing children from diverse contexts in the same space, engaging in language immersion in Spanish, and exposing children to Christian education, our program lays the foundation for children to become culturally competent leaders who can thrive in a global world both relationally and intellectually. We are seeking qualified candidates who are passionate about meeting the educational needs of all young children, regardless of their racial-ethnic or socioeconomic background. The ideal candidate will have a love for kids, be relational, hard-working, committed to seeing our children, staff, families, and organization flourish. Native Spanish speakers are preferred for our lead teacher positions; however, we will also consider monolingual candidates as well.

Job Requirements:

Shares our core values

• Education, Reconciliation, Family, Diversity, and Community Engagement Be passionate about providing high quality early learning experiences for children Preferred Educational Requirements
• Associate's Degree in Early Childhood Education and experience in an early childhood program Possess strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills, as well as the ability to communicate with speakers of other languages directly or through the use of translation devices Possess strong leadership skills
• including strong organization, planning, and prioritizing, and strong conflict management skills Physical Demands.

Must be able to stand for prolonged periods as well as move effectively between rooms. Able to lift, move or hold children, when necessary, with a range of weight from 10-50 pounds. Demonstrate a full range of motion to lift, reach, squat, climb, sit or otherwise fully participate in activities Develop sense of ownership and willingness to do whatever it takes, big or small, whenever needed, for the well-being of the school

Job Tasks:

Plans and prepares classroom for daily activities to run smoothly Creates a fun and loving environment for children on a daily basis Communicates progress and daily activities with parents and members of leadership Stays current on all certifications and trainings Oversee the safety of the classroom, including outside play Invests and builds relationships with parents and students Be kind, courteous, open, and respectful towards the parent knowing they are leaving the care of their child with us Open communication with the Managing Director with any concerns of students and families Watch for incidents (eyes towards children), document what you see Participate in continued training. 20 plus hours a year. CDA may be needed Participate in CPR training Attend field trips and professional development days throughout the year Check students in and out of Brightwheel App Keep classroom neat, organized and sanitized Be engaged and create creative lesson plans for our students Plan daily walks every morning and afternoon or outdoor play time 2x a day with students (follow outside guidelines and check with Director) Help oversee breakfast, lunch and snack Follow state mandated ratio and group sizes at all times. Attend weekly staff meetings Be familiar of Staff handbook, Student and Family Handbook Follow and abide by staff handbook Help manage student behaviors when and if needed Help plan lessons and be involved with ideas to benefit the children's learning experience Communicate with your teaching assistant. Be clear and open. Work together to build the best program we can offer Be supportive to others, step in when and where needed

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

From $13.00 per hour

Education:

High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

Bilingual:

1 year (Required) Ability to

Commute:

Marion, IN 46953 (Required) Ability to

Relocate:

Marion, IN 46953: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location:

In person