Preschool Lead Teacher

Currently seeking full-time teachers for our Pre-K room and early childhood program. Must have experience working with children First Aid-CPR certification a plus, if not a course will be provided to you. Familiar with High Scope Curriculum or willing to take training courses. While the activities vary, lead teachers focus primarily on teaching children to share, express themselves, communicate, and collaborate well with others, follow their curiosity, and further their language and vocabulary development. Also creating lesson plans geared towards High Scope state approved curriculum.

Other day-to-day duties can include:

Teaching basic skills such as color, shape, numbers, and letter recognition Planning and carrying out curriculum Helping children develop positive self-images and experience success Encouraging the exploration of interests and developmental social skills Developing schedules and routines ensuring physical activity, rest, and playtime Teaching children how to play fairly with others Disciplining bad behavior and rewarding good behavior Observing, assessing, and documenting each assigned child's health, skills, behavior, growth, and development Identifying any physical or mental development concerns in assigned children Meeting with parents to discuss concerns Optimizing children's developmental, intellectual, and social achievements in class activities Providing leadership and guidance to other staff and colleagues Creating and leading a supportive, nurturing learning environment that encourages responsibility and motivation Maintaining a clean classroom, wiping down tables, vacuuming classroom rug, mopping down floors. Keeping the classroom organized and up to state code regulation daily.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$15.92 - $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

Paid time off Professional development assistance Retirement plan

License/Certification:

CPR Certification (Preferred) Child Development Associate Certification (Required)

Work Location:

In person