Lead Teacher

The Lead Teacher will be responsible for creating a nurturing and stimulating environment for children, overseeing daily activities, implementing curriculum, and ensuring the safety and well-being of all children while adhering to the Texas minimum standards for childcare centers. What You'll Do Curriculum: Implement age-appropriate curriculum and lesson plans in accordance with Texas Minimum Standards for Childcare Centers, focusing on social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development. Child Supervision: Supervise and engage children in activities, ensuring their safety and well-being at all times. Classroom Management: Maintain a structured and organized classroom environment conducive to learning, play, and exploration. Individualized Learning: Identify and address the individual needs of each child, offering support and guidance as necessary. Parent Communication: Establish and maintain positive relationships with parents/guardians, providing regular updates on their child's progress and addressing any concerns or questions. Staff Collaboration: Collaborate with other teachers and staff members to coordinate activities, share resources, and maintain a cohesive learning environment. Health and Safety: Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations outlined in Texas Minimum Standards for Childcare Centers, including maintaining cleanliness, hygiene, and proper sanitation practices. Professional Development: Stay informed about best practices in early childhood education and participate in ongoing professional development opportunities. Documentation: Maintain accurate records of children's progress, attendance, and developmental milestones, as required by Texas licensing regulations. Requirements Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or a related field preferred but not required. Minimum of 1 year of experience working in a licensed childcare center. CPR and First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain). Knowledge of Texas Minimum Standards for Childcare Centers. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Patience, creativity, and a passion for working with young children. Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team. Nice To Have CPR and First Aid training Experience in a Licensed Childcare Center Child Care Discount Professional Development Flexible Schedule You can be home by 5:00 pm nightly! About Us First Academy is organized and shall be operated exclusively for charitable, religious, scientific, literary, and educational purposes within the meaning of Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”) or the corresponding section of any future federal tax code. FA will provide a safe and nurturing environment that promotes the physical, social, emotional, mental and spiritual development of young children, allowing them to grow and develop to be problem solvers while implementing age appropriate curriculum. FA is a planned Christian weekday education program for ages 6 weeks- 5 years with an after school program. Minimum Education : High School or Equivalent #J-18808-Ljbffr First Academy