Lead infant teacher (up to $18/hr)

Lead infant teacher (up to $18/hr) Preston Park Montessori Academy - 1.0 Plano, TX Job Details Part-time | Full-time $16 - $18 an hour 14 hours ago Benefits Paid time off Employee discount Professional development assistance Flexible schedule Qualifications Childcare Relationship building (classroom management strategies) Classroom management Parent collaboration High school diploma or GED Curriculum implementation Child safety supervision Emergency response readiness Parent communication in school administration Montessori teaching method Montessori Preschool experience Teaching experience with young children Early Childhood Education Full Job Description Lead Teacher ideally with 1-3 years of experience Up to $18/hr Generous benefits In Plano, TX Lead Infant Teacher (6 weeks-12 months) Responsible for direction and overall supervision of a group of preschool children. Performs activities that ensure the safety, involvement, and creativity of each individual in the group. Works cooperatively with the lead teacher to discuss and aid in the implementation of daily plans in accordance with the Montessori philosophy incorporating the Texas minimum standards. Work with lead teacher in all activities, including but not limited to: diapering infant feeding record keeping using app share responsibility with co-teacher in the preparation of daily plans and the preparation of teaching materials conduct daily circle time activities and using appropriate adult/child interactions strategies with all children assume responsibility for a classroom at any given time observe and/or participate in ongoing communication with administration regarding child milestones and development provide coverage for breaks for other staff members supervise daily lunch and gross motor activities clearly communicating with parents regarding their child, our programs, and our staff.

Requirements:

High School diploma is required Associate Degree or equivalent in Early Childhood Education is preferred, not required. Must attend training classes designed to broaden professionalism, education and skill involving child care and development as required by Federal and State regulations and Administration Must have previous or current experience with management of children ranging in ages 6 weeks to 6 years. Must possess personal attributes needed to develop trusting relationships with children and adults.

Such attributes include the following:

Interactions expressive of genuine warmth and concern for children as well as an understanding of their developmental needs Respect for children's ideas, feelings, abilities and differences Insights into and tolerance for the range of age appropriate behavior Ability to assume needed duties and responsibilities without supervision Ability to use discretion in communications with parents in the lead teacher's absence Ability to move and react quickly and to handle emergencies effectively Ability to abide by all rules and regulations applicable to workers of the center Ability to accept changes in schedules, environment, etc... Acquire knowledge of the Montessori curriculum and implement the curriculum practices in the classroom

Job Types:

Full-time, Part-time Pay:

$16.00 - $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

Employee discount Flexible schedule Paid time off Professional development assistance Application Question(s): If hired as an assistant in a program, are you willing to assist in other programs when necessary? What is your understanding of the Montessori philosophy? Are you available to work the specified hours listed on the job description?

Education:

High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

lead teacher: 1 year (Required)

Work Location:

In person