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KinderCare Education, LLC.
Lead PreK Teacher for WhiteMarsh KinderCare
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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.
$37,788 / year median in Maryland
+3% projected growth
Job Description
Lead PreK Teacher for WhiteMarsh KinderCare
When you join our team as a School District Lead Teacher, we will:
- Invest in you and your career at KinderCare as you create a world-class experience in our classrooms
- Reward your commitment to our children and families as your journey continues with us by remaining competitive with school district pay guidelines When you join our team as a School District Lead Teacher you will:
- Plan and implement engaging lesson plans that align with school district standards.
- Work directly with the school district as needed to continuously improve curriculum implementation.
- Maintain a positive and structured learning environment with supervision and safety being of top priority.
- Regularly monitor student progress through observation and document developmental milestones by using district specific assessment tools.
- Build strong relationships with families and caregivers through regular communication, including parent-teacher conferences, progress reports and updates on classroom activities.
- Provide targeted support to individual students or small groups based on their needs, differentiating instruction to ensure all children are challenged and engaged.
- Collaborate with peers to share best practices, plan integrated activities and support the overall learning community.
Required Skills and Experience:
- Outstanding customer service skills, strong organizational skills, and the ability to multi-task and handle multiple situations effectively
- Meet and maintain the school district requirement for a Pre-K Lead Teacher as outlined in the program's guidance.
- CPR and First Aid Certification or willingness to obtain
- Able to assume postures in low levels to allow physical and visual contact with children, see and hear well enough to keep children safe, and engage in physical activity with children
- Read, write, understand, and speak English to communicate with children and their parents in English Range of pay $0.00
- $0.00 Salary In the state of Minnesota, we currently provide an additional $3.00 per hour premium on all classroom hours worked in addition to the range of pay listed. This premium is funded through the Minnesota Great Start Grant Compensation Support Program. Our benefits meet you w you are. We're to help our employees navigate the integration of work and life:
- Know your whole family is supported with discounted child care benefits.
- Breathe easy with medical, dental, and vision benefits for your family (and pets, too!).
- Feel supported in your mental health and personal growth with employee assistance programs.
- Feel great and thrive with access to health and wellness programs, paid time off and discounts for work necessities, such as cell phones.
- … and much more.