Lead Preschool Teacher

Job Description

The Lead Teacher, under the supervision of the Director and/or Assistant Director, is responsible for developing and implementing a developmentally based, educational program for the assigned class of children.

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Mi Escuelita is a five-star preschool; we are a small but diverse community that has a true family feel. We value diversity and social justice; all of our staff are paid a living wage. We are a non-profit school that is governed by a Board of Directors. More information about Mi Escuelita can be found here.

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Primary Duties

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• Develop and implement age-appropriate lesson plans for preschool children
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• Plan and execute educational programs of age-appropriate activities for children in care that familiarize children with Spanish language, and Latin American customs, music, food, traditions, etc.
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• Create a nurturing and stimulating environment to facilitate learning and development
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• Use effective behavior management techniques to promote positive behavior in the classroom
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• Provide physical education activities to promote gross motor skills development
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• Incorporate activities that support childhood development, including cognitive, social, emotional, and physical domains
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• Foster literacy education through storytelling, reading, and language activities
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• Ensure the safety and well-being of all children in the classroom
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• Collaborate with parents and guardians to support each child's individual needs and progress
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• Maintain accurate records of each child's progress and development
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• Maintain constant supervision of children
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• Observe children for any health problems, notify the director, and follow the program’s procedure to inform families of sickness or injury
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• Take daily attendance and maintain all requirements to keep Mi Escuelita in good standing as a licensed 5-star childcare center
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• Establish and maintain effective communication with families
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In addition, the workload includes but is not limited to the following

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• Maintain professional attitudes, a teamwork mindset, and loyalty to the school
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• Build good communications with other staff to create a professional environment
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• Attend pre-service and in-service training as required by the state
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• Attend recommended training, workshops, and conferences that help grow his/her professional development in the field of early childhood and the improvement of early childhood education.
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• Attend training on Spanish immersion educational methods in a majority-English country
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• Observe the center’s discipline policy​
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Experience

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• Early Childhood Education: 2 years (Preferred)
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• Teaching: 2 years (Preferred)
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• Knowledge of Early Childhood development principles and practices
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• Ability to create engaging and interactive learning experiences for young children
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• Strong communication skills to effectively interact with children, families, and colleagues
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• Patience, empathy, and a genuine love for working with young children
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Qualifications

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• Bachelor’s Degree, Associate in Early Childhood Education, or CDA
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• EDU-119 Certification or willing to take the course within the first 6 months of employment.
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• Applicant must be a fluent Spanish speaker and have life experience in Latin American culture, such that the applicant is familiar with the customs, music, food, religious and holiday traditions of a Latin American country
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• Applicant must have a minimum of two years of experience working in a licensed, childcare center
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• A current CPR and First Aid certificate within 6 months of employment​
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Additional information:

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• Job Type: Full-time
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• Salary: From $21.50 per hour
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• Expected hours: No more than 40 hours/week
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• Benefits:
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• 401(k)
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• 401(k) matching
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• Dental Insurance
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• Employee discount
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• Health insurance
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• Paid time off
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• Parental leave
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• Professional development assistance
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• Tuition reimbursement
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• Vision insurance
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• Schedule:
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• 8-hour shift
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• Monday to Friday
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• Language:
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• Spanish (Required)
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• Work Location: In person (Chapel Hill, NC)
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