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Lead Teacher (PT), Montessori Unlimited of Corinth
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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.
$31,678 / year median in Texas
+13% projected growth
Job Description
Leading a classroom takes a special kind of skill. As a Lead Teacher, you are: Caring! Follow all licensing guidelines, school, and company standards to ensure the daily care of every child. Engaging! Develop your ability to accurately observe, assess, and plan for children, as well as effectively communicate with families. Learning! Complete ongoing professional development on Montessori pedagogy and early childhood development topics. Inspiring! Implement the Montessori curriculum (with assistance of the Director, a School Education Manager, Team Lead, or faculty mentor) and facilitate engaging interactive learning experiences. We want joyful, dependable, passionate individuals who are at least 18 and have: Experience in a licensed child care center, Montessori school, or related field; previous lead teacher experience preferred. Completed a high school diploma or equivalent; bachelor's degree and coursework in early childhood education preferred. Met state requirements for education; additional school requirements may apply.