Benefits:

Paid time off

Training & development

Job description Seeking to employ a full time pre-k 3 head teacher with at least one year expereince in that specific position. The shift is from 8:30 to 5:30, Monday through Friday. Must have knowledge and understanding of age-appropriate expectations for this age group.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

Create a safe, nurturing environment where children can play and learn

Offer aid to children when needed and in a timely manner

Prepare and execute lesson plans and activities to reflect ESDS curriculum

Facilitate individual and small group work so that students can enjoy a more specialized learning experience.

Cultivate positive relationships with families, teachers, state licensing authorities, community contacts, and corporate partners

Work with children to improve both their academic and social skills

Partner with parents with a shared desire to provide the best care and education for their children

Support our center’s success by partnering with center staff and leadership to achieve goals around enrollment, accreditation, and engagement

Monitor duties to ensure that student injuries are avoided and equipment is not damaged or used improperly.

Qualifications

Required Skills and Experience:

Must have at least one year experience as a head teacher with experience in lesson planning appropriate lessons for the specific ages of the children in the group.

Must understand how to develop pre-reading and pre-writing skills apporpriate for this age group

Possess a basic understanding of child development

Have good classroom management skills

Ability to build relationships with families and coworkers and create a dynamic environment where play and discovery go hand-in-hand

Outstanding customer service skills

CPR and First Aid Certification or willingness to obtain

Meet state specific guidelines for the role

Physically able to lift a minimum of 40 pounds, and work indoors or outdoors.

Assume postures in low levels to allow physical and visual contact with children, see and hear well enough to keep children safe, and engage in physical activity with children.

Ability to speak, read, and write English, fluently

Engage children in activities through the use of a multitude of modes: animated story telling, singing songs, an energetic presence, etc.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.00 - $20 per hour dependent on degree, certification, and experience.

Benefits:

Paid time off

Schedule:

8 hour shift

Application Question(s):

It is clear that this is a full time position, 8:30 to 5:30, every day, Monday through Friday.

Language:

English fluently (Required)

Work Location: In person