Lead Teacher

About This Role

This position is for our Blue diamond location

At the Foundations Preschool & Early Development Centers we believe that our staff are our greatest asset. We are constantly looking for the next star to join our growing team, and we value each and every team member as an individual professional, who has unique contributions to make in our classrooms.

What You'll Do

• stablish and enforce rules of behavior for children in their classrooms
• Provide basic needs for children.
• Provide tools and resources for children to use and explore during learning and play activities.
• Adapt teaching methods and materials to meet the interests and learning styles of children.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with children and parents.
• Manage classroom activities including lessons, play, breaks and meals.
• Track children’s progress and report to parents.
• Maintain a clean and tidy classroom.
• Help children reach developmental milestones.
• Collaborate with others to implement lesson plans.
• Encourage children to interact with each other to develop social skills.
• Provide appropriate supervision for children at all times.
• Maintain inventory system for classroom materials and supplies.
• Facilitate various activities for children including songs, games and storytelling.

Adhere to health/safety and sanitation procedures.

Requirements

• high school / GED / GED
• TB test
• Background and fingerprint done.
• CDA or associate or higher in early childhood are in the field pertaining to children

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Sick Leave
• Retirement Plan
• Child Care Discount
• Professional Development
• Flexible Schedule

About Us

At Foundations Preschool our goal is to help support parents, while providing a safe and nurturing learning environment for their children. We aim to provide the foundation children will need to continue their education when they are ready to move on, and are committed to providing age appropriate programs that stimulate the cognitive, physical, social, emotional, sensory, and creative development of each child.

We realize that the developmental needs and interest of each child are unique, and believe that every child is to be valued, respected, and cherished for the individual he or she is. At Foundations Preschool every child learns and grows by actively participating with their class, and our curriculum focuses on the concept that children learn best through play.