PRESCHOOL LEAD TEACHER WITH BACHELOR IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION

As a Lead Preschool Teacher, you will foster a nurturing environment that is rich in developmentally appropriate activities that will encourage children's curiosity and learning. We care for the whole child as an individual including their social -- emotional, cognitive, and developmental needs.

How You Will Impact Education

Communicate with co-teacher and other staff members on a daily basis

Mentor and train new staff as needed

Collaborate with other staff members to plan activities

Lead by example in the classroom and school

Ensure children's safety and well-being at all times

Be a team player and an active, engaged member of the teaching staff

Communicate with parents daily regarding the child's progress and development

Maintain accreditation and state childcare standards

Uphold company vision and mission at all times

Required Qualifications and Skills

Develop and implement lesson plan activities

Develop and implement STEM and literacy activities and concepts

Assess and observe children on a daily basis

Adjust learning goals for each child as needed

Maintain a healthy and safe environment

Collaborate with co-teacher and other staff members

Communicate with teachers, staff and parents in a professional manner

Classroom newsletters

Classroom documentation

Create and maintain classroom and children's portfolios

Be familiar with Early Childhood theorists and philosophies such as Piaget, Vygotsky, Reggio Amelia, Montessori and others.

Participate in at least 25 hours of professional development per year

Job Requirements

High school diploma/GED

CDA

1-year experience working as lead teacher in a licensed childcare facility

Meets state childcare education requirements

Knowledge of developmentally appropriate practice (DAP)

Familiar with NAEYC standards

Familiar with continuity of care

Strong organizational skills

Able to maintain professional composure in stressful situations

Excellent communication skills both written and verbal

Familiar with accreditation process -- preferred

College level coursework, Associate's or Bachelor's degree - preferred

Must be able to sit, stand and walk for long periods of time

Must be able to lift 40lbs

Must be 18 years of age or older

Must pass Level 2 background screening

VPK certified if applicable

The following childcare training courses must be completed within specified timeframes-

Florida early learning and developmental standards- Birth to kindergarten (2017) Online -- upon hire

Florida early learning and developmental standards- Birth to kindergarten (2017) Instructor-Led - within 180 days of employment

Special Needs Appropriate Practices -- within 90 days of employment

CPR and First Aid -- within 90 days of employment

Other training requirements identified by leadership team

May perform other duties assigned.

While performing the responsibilities of this position, the work environment characteristics listed below are representative of the environment the employee will encounter:

Usual office working conditions.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

No physical exertion required.

Travel within or outside of state.

Light work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force as frequently as needed to move objects.

FLSA Overtime Category

Job is exempt from the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act.

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