Job Overview:

We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Lead Teacher to join our team. As a Pre K Teacher, you will play a crucial role in shaping the minds and lives of young children. You will create a nurturing and stimulating environment that promotes their social, emotional, physical, and intellectual development. This is a full-time position with competitive pay.

Duties:

Be familiar with and stay current on state child care regulations, local and federal regulatory agencies, Spring Hill Academy policies and procedures, and maintain compliance with all Develops, weekly plans, and implements age appropriate curriculum (lesson plan) to nurture and stimulate all domains of children's development in their care in cooperation with other teachers Provides a developmentally appropriate classroom environment that reflects the children's learning and growth. Perform on-going developmental evaluations of children as required and develop lesson plans and follow curriculum implementation that addresses the individual needs of each child to meet kindergarten standards of learning Provide responsive care to all children by adapting daily care giving routines and plans to the interests and needs of the individual child and the group Prepare developmental progress reports as needed Maintain ongoing, open communication with parents/ caregivers Provide a classroom environment that encourages parent participation Plan periodical parent conferences to discuss children's developmental progress, needs, and interests Maintain accurate, complete, and timely client and agency records; completes daily meal and attendance records Maintains up-to-date emergency forms, curriculum plans, individual child development profiles, and other records as needed Completes daily health checks regarding hygiene, safety, and overall well-being of the children Assures a healthy, safe, clean, and developmentally-appropriate environment for children Reports all staffing and classroom concerns to supervisor in a timely manner Participate in on-going, in-service, and educational development opportunities provided In accordance with our "team" philosophy, the person filling this position may occasionally be required to carry out and/or assist with other tasks in addition to the duties listed on this job description Staff must believe in and act in accordance with both the licensing and the program's mission statements

Job Type:

Full-time Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field Degrees (preferred but not required)
• Previous experience working with children in a preschool or daycare setting
• Strong knowledge of childhood development principles and practices
• Excellent communication skills to effectively interact with children, parents, and colleagues
• Ability to develop engaging curriculum plans that promote learning and development in various areas such as literacy, math, and social skills
• Proficiency in classroom management techniques to create an organized and structured learning environment We offer competitive pay based on qualifications and experience.

Additionally, we provide opportunities for professional growth and development. If you are passionate about making a positive impact on young children's lives and creating a foundation for their future success, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding position.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

From $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

Employee discount Paid time off Ability to

Relocate:

Chantilly, VA 20152: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location:

In person