Benefits:

401(k) matching

Bonus based on performance

Employee discounts

Free uniforms

Training & development

Benefits/Perks

Competitive Pay (based on experience + classroom placement)

401(k) with Employer Match

Paid Professional Development

Clear Career Advancement Path

Supportive Leadership & Structured Systems

Positive, Team-Oriented Work Environment

Job Summary We are looking for a qualified Lead Teacher to prepare small children ages 12 months - 12 years old. This position will provide a foundation for quality early childhood education. A lead teacher must have a great passion, love, and patience for teaching young children. Qualifications needed to teach them effectively include but are not limited to knowledge of best practices in early childhood. The teacher will create and promote a positive learning environment for all. The goal is to contribute to the healthy mental and emotional development of the child so they can more easily acclimate to the next level of the educational journey

The ideal candidate is patient, proactive, and confident in classroom management. If you take pride in running an organized, engaging classroom and partnering with families professionally, we want to meet you.

Qualities we are looking for:

Excited by the learning of young children

Empathetic and caring

Patient and kind

Good at planning and organizing

Creative and flexible

Enthusiastic about learning

Passionate yet pragmatic

Full of energy

Able to have a sense of humor yet remain respectful of differences

Knowledgeable in child development and milestones associated with each age group

Responsibilities

Create and implement developmentally appropriate lesson plans

Develop and infuse a passion for learning through careful and creative curriculum management

Employ a variety of educational techniques (storytelling, educational play, circle time, media, etc.) to teach children

Observe each child help improve their social competencies and build self-esteem

Encourage children to interact with each other and resolve the occasional but healthy disagreement

Guide children to develop their artistic and practical capabilities through a carefully constructed curriculum (identify shapes, numbers, or colors, do crafts, etc.)

Supervising children to ensure they are safe at all times

Track children’s progress and report to parents

Communicate with parents regularly to understand the children’s background and needs

Collaborate with other educators

Maintain a clean and tidy classroom consistent with health and safety standards and protocols

Qualifications

6 months of verifiable experience as a lead or assistant teacher

Excellent understanding of the principles of child development and early childhood educational methods

Familiarity with health and safety standards and protocols

Excellent communication and instructional skills

Ability to act as a mediator between children

Cool-tempered, friendly, and reliable

A balance between a creative mind and a practical acumen

Certification in Child First Aid/CPR

Valid fingerprint clearance card

Have dependable transportation and able to be flexible in an hour and classroom assignment

High school diploma /GED required

Must be at least 18 years old