4 Year Old Preschool Lead Teacher

• Curriculum development and implementation:
  • Create lesson plans and follow a comprehensive curriculum, incorporating activities that promote cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development. 
  • Plan engaging lessons, including storytelling, songs, games, arts and crafts, and outdoor play. 
  • Adapt activities to meet individual student needs and abilities. 
• Classroom management:
  • Establish and maintain a positive and structured classroom environment with clear routines and expectations. 
  • Supervise children actively to ensure safety and well-being. 
  • Implement positive discipline strategies to manage behavior 
• Child observation and assessment:
  • Regularly observe children's development and progress using appropriate assessment tools 
  • Document observations and maintain individual student portfolios 
  • Communicate children's development and progress to parents through conferences and reports 
• Parent communication:
  • Build strong relationships with parents through regular communication, including daily updates, parent-teacher conferences, and open-door policy 
  • Collaborate with parents to create individualized learning plans for their children 
• Collaboration with colleagues:
  • Work effectively with other teachers and staff to ensure a cohesive learning environment 
  • Participate in team planning and professional development opportunities 

Required skills and qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education (preferred) or related field or Associate's in Child Development 
• Experience: Prior experience working with young children in a preschool setting is preferred 
• Knowledge: Understanding of child development theories, best practices in early childhood education, and age-appropriate learning activities 
• Background Check: Successfully pass a Child and Adult Neglect through DHR and an ABI/FBI Fingerprint Background Check (required every 3-5 years)
• Training: Must complete all DHR required training within the first 30 days of hire and complete required annual training each year. 
• ServSafe Handler Certification: NOT REQUIRED; however, very beneficial to the organization. 

Key qualities:

• Patience and empathy: Ability to connect with young children and respond to their individual needs
• Creativity: Develop engaging and stimulating learning activities
• Communication skills: Effective communication with children, parents, and colleagues
• Organizational skills: Ability to manage classroom routines and materials efficiently
• Flexibility: Adapt to changing situations and unexpected challenges
• Dependable: Comes to work on time and as scheduled 

Schedule: Monday-Friday (6:45 am-4:45 pm) with a 1 hour lunch (during the school year and summer)- 12-month position

Benefits: Paid Holidays, 12 sick days per year, and two weeks of paid vacation (Christmas and a week of your choice) 

Work Environment: positive, supportive, and collaborative

Estimated Start Date: May 27, 2025

Salary : $14 - $18