Preschool Lead Teacher

Job description: Kiddie Academy of Buena Park presents exceptional child care teaching positions with room for professional/career growth! Join our team who is passionate about community, nurturing child growth, and likes working together to create environments that allow children to dream big! If you are interested in being a part of this team, you can contact us today to set up and interview. We would love to meet you!

JOB DESCRIPTIONS

Lead teachers are responsible for the planning, management, and supervision of the classroom and children. The lead teacher is also generally assisted in the classroom by an assistant teacher, and is responsible in ensuring parents and children concerns are appropriately addressed. Assistant teachers, as part of the classroom team, are to assist with the needs of the children, the parents, and the lead teacher. Training is available as needed. KA of Buena Park child care tuition discounts, paid time off, and healthcare benefits. A career at Kiddie Academy is fun, rewarding, and offers opportunity for growth and professional development.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Assist and supervise children during all activities Provide positive guidance to children Plan, prepare, and implement our Life Essentials curriculum materials and classroom activities with teaching team to ensure that the classroom functions in an orderly manner Ensure that the appearance, cleanliness, organization, and safe environment of the classroom are appropriately maintained Complete all academy and classroom paperwork (ie: attendance, health checks, lesson plans, accident reports, etc.)

QUALIFICATIONS

Must meet all California state requirements for the position Must have a high school diploma or equivalent and be at least 18 years Pleasant/friendly demeanor Highly professional and dependable Must be able to interact warmly, appropriately, and professionally with students of all ages (6 weeks-6 years) and skill levels, as well as with parents, coworkers, and management Must complete a health check screening and be able to lift no less than 50 pounds on a consistent basis throughout the workday to at least waist high Experience in child care is preferred Must pass a complete background check to be eligible for this position•no exemptions allowed Teacher•all of the above including completion of 12 ECE units including child family and community, child growth and development, program curriculum (infant/toddler development for Infant/Toddler positions)

Pay:

$18.00•$21.00 per hour

Benefits:

Health insurance Paid time off

Work Location:

In person