Lead Teacher

Job Description

Job Description

Our center is looking for a Lead Teacher to join our teaching team.

• Lesson plan creation and implementation.
• Use of positive guidance techniques.
• Build and maintain parent/teacher relationships.
• Evaluate, observe, and develop each child's abilities.
• Create a caring community where families feel welcome.

We are looking for people who:

• Desire to work with children and families.
• Are committed to a fast-paced work environment with new challenges and opportunities daily.
• Someone who is enthusiastic about being a team player.

Our belief is that "There is no finish line to quality care and education"

Minimum education requirements:

• Qualified candidates will have an Associate degree in Early Childhood Education or related field.
• OR a Bachelor's degree in any field plus two additional courses in Education (or be willing to complete these within first 3 months of employment; available free, self-paced, online).
• OR 60 credits towards a degree in any field, of which 30 credit hours are early childhood education or related field.
• Additional post-employment coursework may be required to work for certain positions.

Benefits:

• Two weeks Paid Vacation in the first year (split at 6 months/1 year).
• Paid Sick days after 90 days worked.
• Paid Holidays, effective on hire.
• Retirement plan available on hire, with up to 3% match.
• Paid planning time weekly (2 hours/week away from classroom).
• Competitive wage based on education and experience.
• Raises for completing required courses (if applicable).
• Childcare discounts. 
• And much more.