PreK 3 Lead Teacher

Job Description

Job Description

About This Role

We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic PK3 Lead Teacher to join our early childhood team, who is passionate about providing a safe, engaging, and developmentally appropriate learning environment for our 3-year-old students.

• Develop and execute lesson plans that meet the unique needs and abilities of 3-year-olds and align with early childhood education standards.
• Establish a warm, structured, and responsive classroom atmosphere that fosters social-emotional growth, routines, and self-help skills in our young students.
• Support the social-emotional development and well-being of our 3-year-old students, as well as maintain active supervision at all times.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with children, families, and staff members.
• Ensure accurate and timely completion of daily classroom documentation and parent communication.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary classroom environment that adheres to our center's high standards.
• Strictly adhere to all NC Child Care Licensing rules and center policies.

• CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain)
• Must pass background check and health requirements
• Minimum Early Childhood Credential , CDA, or Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education (preferred)
• Knowledge of child development and classroom management for young children
• Experience working with toddlers or preschool-age children (PK3 experience strongly preferred)

• Professional communication with families and staff
• Ability to work collaboratively with a teaching team
• Strong classroom management and routine-building skills
• Patience, warmth, and consistency
• High energy and positive attitude

We are looking for a candidate who is a team player, able to work collaboratively with colleagues, and maintain a positive attitude in a fast-paced environment.

• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Child Care Discount
• Professional Development
• Supportive leadership and team environment
• Ongoing professional development
• Paid training
• Competitive pay based on education and experience
• Opportunity to grow within the center
• Vision and Dental Insurance
• Paid Holidays

Magic Carpet Academy is a Child Care Center in Wilson, NC opening in September 2021. The center will offer child care services for children ages 0 to 5 using the Experience Early Learning Curriculum. In addition to excellent childcare and high quality early education, the center will focus on cultural integration which aims to develop globally competitive individuals to become future ambassadors. The center will actively engage children in learning using the multi-faceted indoor classrooms and the nature outdoor learning environment.

Mrs. Reynalin Barnes, Owner and Site Director of Magic Carpet Academy, is backed by 20 years of experience in education, both in teaching and administration. Mrs. Barnes has a Masters Degree in Mathematics Teaching and a Diploma in School Administration. She possesses a license as a teacher, a NC K-12 Principal and was named Teacher of Year in 2009 and 2012. She is also a Level III Early Childhood and School Age Administrator.