Little Tots Academy

Lead Preschool Teacher

St. Albans, VT Full Time
Salary
$20 – $24/Hr
Job Type
Full Time
Role
Setting
Credential

About This Role

Job Summary

We are seeking a dedicated and passionate Preschool Teacher to join our early childhood education team. The ideal candidate will create a nurturing and engaging learning environment for young children, fostering their social, emotional, and cognitive development. This role requires a strong commitment to early childhood education principles and the ability to collaborate with parents and staff to support each child's growth.


We are always accepting applications for this role.

What You'll Do

Responsibilities:

  • Provide a safe and nurturing environment for children to learn and grow
  • Foster social and emotional development through positive reinforcement and guidance
  • Develop and implement classroom activities based on developmentally appropriate practices and early learning standards
  • Lead by example; encourage teaching team success through modeling and coaching
  • Plan individual and group age-appropriate activities to actively engage children and encourage social, cognitive and emotional growth
  • Maintain frequent communications with parents through informal discussions, progress reports, and parent-teacher conferences

Requirements

Experience:

  • Minimum of 1 year of professional child care experience.
  • High energy and the ability to work well with others (staff, children, and parents) and to foster a team environment.
  • A strong understanding of child development.
  • Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification.
  • Must clear full background check
  • At least an Associate's Degree in early childhood education or related field of study with a minimum of 21 Credits in ECE.
  • Excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

Nice to Have

  • Experience working with children from birth through preschool
  • Desire to make a difference in the lives of children
  • Strong work ethics
  • Desire to continue education or willingness to learn

Benefits

✓ Employee discount ✓ Professional development assistance ✓ Access to retirement benefits ✓ Vacation time accrues up to one week per year with each paycheck ✓ Sick/personal time accrues up to one week per year with each paycheck ✓ Paid holidays ✓ In addition, we are closed one week in July for Summer break and one week in December for Winter break. ✓ Paid professional development days ✓ Half days are scheduled throughout the year for educators to plan/prep curriculum in their classroom

Common Questions

What is the education required for this position?

At least a high school diploma or equivalent

What does this position pay?

This Lead Preschool Teacher role pays $20 to $24/Hr.

Is this full-time or part-time?

This job is Full Time.

Where is Little Tots Academy located?

Little Tots Academy is located at 235 Lake Street, St. Albans, VT

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