Lead Teacher / Building Float Gold Hill Preschool Fort Mill, SC Job Details Full-time $18
- $22 an hour 15 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Vision insurance Employee discount Qualifications Observation-based student assessment Microsoft Word School experience Conflict resolution among children Behavioral observation Computer operation Spanish Computer literacy Writing skills Caregiving Parent collaboration Child behavior management English Interactive activities lessons (early childhood general education) Child assessment Art projects (creative arts teaching) Teaching experience with young children Classroom Teaching Childhood developmental milestones Parent-teacher conferences (communication methods)
Full Job Description SUMMARY:
We are hiring a co-lead teacher for our Potty-Trained Two's Class who will assist the admin team as a building float temporarily, at hire.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Collaborates with Directors and co-teachers in planning and implementing a developmentally appropriate curriculum. Supports the Curriculum Director in maintaining a high-quality program that adheres to state licensing codes and standards. Maintains a healthy and safe indoor and outdoor environment. Documents children's developmental growth by utilizing assessments, observations, portfolios, and reports. Conducts periodic parent conferences to discuss children's developmental growth and any parent concerns. Models positive behavior, attitude, appropriate caregiving, and proper language for children. Attends all classroom and center meetings, as well as training workshops. Performs daily classroom operations including setting up activities, transitions, and clean-up. Administers first aid to ill or injured children when necessary. Performs other related duties as assigned by management.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This job has limited supervisory responsibilities.
QUALIFICATIONS
Must have two years of recent experience in a teaching position in a preschool or early childhood education setting. Experience in documenting children's developmental growth in a developmental portfolio which includes assessments, observations, and reports. Experience in planning and implementing a developmentally appropriate, emergent curriculum for young children. Knowledge of child development theory and experience with developmentally appropriate play-based early childhood practices. Must be creative with art projects and classroom design Must have the ability to solve conflicts among children, parents, and employees in an effective and professional manner. Must possess a high degree of patience and understanding Must speak and write in proper English. Must have basic computer skills (Microsoft Word, Internet) Ability to read and speak Spanish is a plus but not required Must be current with required immunizations Must be able to work an assigned eight-hour shift in the facility between the hours of 7:00 am and 6:00 pm Must have a clear criminal background and be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
Frequently required to stand, walk, sit, utilize hand and finger dexterity, climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel or crawl. Continually required to speak, hear, taste or smell. May be required to sit on small furniture or on the floor. Frequently exposed to outside weather conditions. Occasionally exposed to bloodborne and airborne pathogens or infectious materials. Must be able to lift and/or move up to 35 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision; distance vision; color vision; peripheral vision; depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the classrooms or outdoors may at times be relatively loud.
COMPETENCIES
Adaptability
- Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events. Attendance/Punctuality
- Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and parent conferences on time. Interpersonal Skills
- Focuses on solving conflict between children; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things. Oral Communication
- Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings. Planning/Organizing
- Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Plans for additional resources; Sets goals and objectives; Effectively organizes and schedules children's activities; Develops realistic action plans. Safety and Security
- Makes children's safety and security a priority. Observes safety and security procedures; Determine appropriate action beyond guidelines; Report potentially unsafe conditions; Encourage the proper use of equipment and materials. Written Communication
- Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.
Communicates effectively with parents. This job description is intended to be an outline of the general requirements needed to perform the job of Lead Teacher well. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or physical requirements. Management has the right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities of this job at any time.
Compensation:
Competitive pay, full-time employees will be eligible for additional benefits Visit our website at: www.
GoldHillPreschool.com Fort Mill, South Carolina 29708
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$18.00
00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k) Dental insurance Employee discount Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance
Work Location:
In person