Lead Teacher

Job Description

Job Description

Cornerstone Center for Early Learning is seeking Lead Teachers to join our team of educators. In this role, candidates will provide essential, high-quality child care and preschool education through an engaging and Creative Curriculum to encourage healthy development. Qualified applicants will learn and follow Missouri Licensing Rules for Child Care Centers, Missouri Accreditation Standards, and Cornerstone’s policies and procedures. Educators will plan activities and experiences consistent with developmentally appropriate practice and Creative Curriculum in order to set children up for future success.

Responsibilities

• Plan activities and experiences consistent with developmentally appropriate practice and Creative Curriculum in order to guarantee future success for students
• Structure activities, routines, and transitions to minimize wait time for children
• Evaluate progress, needs, and interests of children on a regular basis
• Regularly provide care and education for children between the ages of 6 weeks to 5 years (specific age range depends on classroom placement)
• Understand and apply child development in all areas of curriculum, environment, and interactions
• Complete at least 18 clock hours of Missouri approved training annually
• Complete first aid/CPR class and Health & Safety Training within three months of hire and renew certification as required
• Attend and participate in staff meetings and/or in-services

Qualifications

• A valid Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential OR 9+ college credit hours in early childhood education, child development, youth development, or child/family related courses
• Candidates must also be energetic, patient, and creative; be passionate about learning and children; have the ability to multitask; and have the ability to communicate and work well with others as part of a team
• The schedule for full-time faculty varies
• Ability to provide or obtain:
• • a recent physical examination
  • Hep A Vaccination
  • a recent TB Test
• Must pass a comprehensive background check

Founded in 1969, Cornerstone has received endorsements, accreditations, and awards for early childhood education and childcare from the United Way of Greater St. Louis, the Better Business Bureau, Variety the Children’s Charity of St. Louis, and Y.W.C.A. Head Start. We are proud to have earned a Platinum Seal of Transparency, the highest level of recognition offered by Candid, which demonstrates Cornerstone’s strong commitment to fiscal responsibility and transparency for our donors.

Our Mission:
Nurturing confident young minds. Supporting all families.
Our Vision: A world where all kids and families thrive.
Our Values: Achieve, Nurture, Respect, Thrive, Trust.

Cornerstone’s community approach fosters collaboration between children, families, therapists, teachers, and our philanthropic network of support to cultivate a love of learning in our children, to strengthen families, and to build a brighter future for St. Louis.

Company Description

Founded in 1969, Cornerstone has received endorsements, accreditations, and awards for early childhood education and childcare from the United Way of Greater St. Louis, the Better Business Bureau, Variety the Children’s Charity of St. Louis, and Y.W.C.A. Head Start. We are proud to have earned a Platinum Seal of Transparency, the highest level of recognition offered by Candid, which demonstrates Cornerstone’s strong commitment to fiscal responsibility and transparency for our donors.\r\n\r\nOur Mission:\r\nNurturing confident young minds. Supporting all families.\r\nOur Vision: A world where all kids and families thrive.\r\nOur Values: Achieve, Nurture, Respect, Thrive, Trust.\r\n\r\nCornerstone’s community approach fosters collaboration between children, families, therapists, teachers, and our philanthropic network of support to cultivate a love of learning in our children, to strengthen families, and to build a brighter future for St. Louis.