What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Toddler Educator position at The Academy, Early Education Center?
We are looking for experienced leaders to help our center grow! If you have a passion for child development and early education, we would love to add you to our team!
- Responsibilities for Lead Teacher
- Maintain ongoing, open communication with parents and caregivers
- Ensure that each family receives an opportunity to build strong relationships with teaching staff
- Provide a classroom environment that encourages parent participation
- Plan periodical parent conferences to discuss children's developmental progress, needs and interests
- Collaborate with children's families to ensure a smooth transition from home to Child Care setting
- Create weekly plans and implement an age-appropriate curriculum that nurtures and stimulates all domains of each child's development in their care
- Provide a developmentally appropriate classroom environment that reflects the children's learning and growth
- Perform ongoing developmental evaluations of children as required
Qualifications for Lead Teacher
- 2 years' teaching experience
- Valid CPR certification
- Able to lift and carry up to 25 pounds and in case of emergency a 40-pound child
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Prepared to pass a criminal background check
- Able to maintain an overall positive and professional disposition
- Strong knowledge of Google programs
- Effectively plan, organize and implement educational activities
- Demonstrable record of making decisions on behalf of children with their well-being the top priority
Equal Opportunity Employer
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $11.00 - $17.00 per hour
Expected hours: 38 – 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No nights
- No weekends
License/Certification:
- Child Development Associate Certification or Higher Degree (Required)
- CPR Certification (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $11 - $17
