What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Teacher - Early Childhood Education position at Girls Leadership Academy of Wilmington?
Spark Academy is revolutionizing the approach to early education with our mixed-income model and cutting-edge learning programs for ages six weeks through Pre-Kindergarten. At Spark Academy, we believe that every child deserves access to high-quality education. Our dedicated staff are not just educators; they're lifelong learners committed to growing alongside our school and its mission.
Join us in shaping the future of education, one child at a time.
ALL SPARK ACADEMY TEACHERS:
- Work collaboratively to create an environment that inspires young children to be curious and enhance their love of learning
- Implement routines and activities that engage children and positively impact their overall development
- Honor the individual skills, needs, and interests of each child to allow for successful growth through hands-on and play-based learning
- Model positive emotional skills that help children be confident while navigating through everyday social-emotional occurrences and experiences
- Gracefully demonstrate flexibility and adaptability, seamlessly blending warmth and nurturing care even in the midst of bustling activity
- Believe all children have the potential to learn and thrive, regardless of economic status
- Believe they are part of a team willing to help each other when needs arise
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- A minimum of 3 years in Early Childhood Education
- Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field
- Ability to implement developed curriculum to teachers, in collaboration with our onsite, Curriculum Coach
- Physical ability (able to exert up to 30 pounds of force) and dexterity to perform the duties and responsibilities of the job
- Ability to fulfill all North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education (NCDCDEE) requirements to work in a licensed child care program
- Birth through Kindergarten licensure or certification preferred
- Must be able to provide a copy of official transcripts prior to first date of employment
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Implement STREAMin3 Curriculum along with activities that support the whole child
- Differentiate learning to meet the needs of all children
- Be positive, approachable, and professional in interactions with parents/guardians, staff, students, and community members
- Maintain strict confidentiality regarding all student information
- Communicate effectively with families about their child’s development
- Respect families’ beliefs and values
- Willingness to attend professional development opportunities
- Collaborate and work well with teachers, staff, and board members
- Communicate with the Director ensuring all parties; students, caregivers/guardians, teachers have support where needed
- Attend monthly staff meetings
- Be open and flexible to all other duties and responsibilities assigned by the Director and/or Assistant Director
POSITION DETAILS
- Reports To: Spark Academy Director
- Position: Full-time | 12-months | Monday - Friday
SALARY
- Annual Salary - $36,000 - $39,000*
*Based on education and experience
BENEFITS
- Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical Benefits
- Select Employer Paid Health Benefits (Dental, LTD, Term Life)
- Additional Health Benefits offered at employees’ expense
- Competitive Employer Matched 401K Program
- Employee PTO accrual
- Discounted Childcare for dependents of employees
Salary : $36,000 - $39,000
