Lead Teachers

Job Summary

We are seeking passionate and dedicated Lead Teachers to join our vibrant early childhood education team. These positions REQUIRE AT LEAST A CDA OR A COLLEGE DEGREE IN EDUCATION .As a Lead Teacher, you will play a pivotal role in creating a nurturing, engaging, and educational environment for young children. Your leadership will inspire both children and fellow staff members, ensuring that each child's developmental needs are met through innovative curriculum development, effective classroom management, and meaningful parent communication. This position offers an exciting opportunity to make a lasting impact on children's lives while fostering a collaborative and dynamic team atmosphere.

Responsibilities

• implement and work with the creative curriculum tailored to early childhood development stages, including literacy education, math, physical education, and social-emotional skills.
• Lead classroom activities that promote child welfare, behavior management, and active learning experiences for children from toddlers to preschool age.
• Manage daily classroom operations, ensuring a safe, clean, and stimulating environment aligned with childcare standards and mandated reporting laws.
• Collaborate with parents and guardians through regular communication about their child's progress, milestones, and any concerns related to childhood development or special education needs.
• Supervise and mentor assistant teachers and staff, providing guidance on lesson planning, classroom management techniques, and child development instruction.
• Conduct assessments using standardized testing methods to monitor each child's growth and tailor instructional strategies accordingly.
• Maintain detailed records of child progress, incident reports, health documentation such as first aid and CPR certifications, and compliance with state licensing requirements.

Qualifications

• Proven experience working with children in early childhood education settings such as daycare centers or preschools.
• Strong knowledge of curriculum development, classroom management strategies, behavior management techniques, and child welfare practices.
• Experience teaching physical education, literacy education, math concepts, or working with children with special needs is highly desirable.
• Excellent communication skills to effectively engage with children, parents, staff, and community partners.
• Certification in first aid and CPR; knowledge of mandated reporting laws is required.
• Demonstrated ability to lead a classroom while fostering a positive learning environment that encourages curiosity and growth.
• Familiarity with childhood development principles, standardized testing procedures, early intervention strategies, and preschool teaching methodologies.

Join us in shaping the future by inspiring young minds! We are committed to supporting our teachers through ongoing professional development opportunities and a collaborative team environment dedicated to excellence in early childhood education.

Pay: $13.00 - $16.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person