Preschool Lead Teacher

What You'll Do

• Develop and implement a child-centered program that promotes social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development of enrolled scholars, aligned with the Creative Curriculum Play-Based Study (3k/PreK).
• Collaborate with Aim High Leadership Center staff to plan weekly activities and develop effective lesson plans.
• Design daily lesson plans aligned with Common Core standards and Pre-K for All Quality Standards.
• Attend all required staff meetings, in-service training, and professional developments offered by the DOE/DECE.
• Create a well-organized, safe, and attractive classroom environment that fosters children's optimal growth and development.
• Build positive relationships with each child, promoting self-esteem, self-discipline, and self-adaptive skills including toileting.
• Establish a positive rapport with each scholar's family, sharing information about their child's day at the Center.
• Conduct regular parent conferences to discuss each scholar's growth and development.
• Coordinate educational curriculum by developing classroom activities based on developmentally appropriate practices and early learning standards.
• Support toilet training efforts
• Model and coach teaching team success, encouraging collaboration and teamwork.
• Plan age-appropriate activities to engage children and promote social, cognitive, and emotional growth.
• Maintain regular communication with parents through informal discussions, progress reports, and conferences.
• Ensure the Center's policies and state regulations are met.
• Maintain a healthy classroom environment, adhering to hygiene, cleanliness, and safety standards.
• Supervise teacher assistants and volunteers to ensure they follow planned activities, safety standards, and Center policies.
• Maintain accurate records and forms.
• Pursue ongoing professional development to enhance teaching skills.

Requirements

• BA in Early Childhood Education certified or on study plan.
• Minimum of 2 years of professional childcare experience.
• Must clear full background check and must pass health screening.
• Must have Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification.
• Strong oral and written communication skills and basic computer skills.
• BA in early childhood education certified or on study plan.
• Excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• High energy and the ability to work well with others (staff, children, and parents) and to foster a team environment.
• Strong understanding of child development.

Nice to Have

Masters or Bachelors Degree in Early Childhood Education with certification

Teaching License

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Paid Leave
• Sick Leave
• Retirement Plan
• Tuition Assistance
• Professional Development
• Benefits
• Health insurance
• Pension
• Vision
• Dental
• 401K
• Life Insurance
• Tuition Assistance through Quality Stars