Lead Preschool Teacher
Position Overview
The Teacher is responsible for developing a cohesive teaching team, coordinating the curriculum, and managing the day-to-day operational activities of the classroom. Teachers must understand children’s cognitive, social, emotional and physical development in order to ensure a safe and stimulating classroom environment where children are actively engaged and encouraged to succeed. The Teacher must be skilled in communicating with both children and adults in order to meet the needs of the children, effectively guide teacher assistants, and resolve parental concerns.
Key Responsibilities
• Coordinate and implement educational curriculum by developing 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.
• Ensure all center policies and state regulations are met.
• Ensure a healthy classroom environment – including maintaining appropriate hygiene and cleanliness standards and safety and security of children.
• Maintain personal professional development plan to ensure continuous quality improvement.
Additional Knowledge, Skills and Experience Required
• High energy.
• Strong oral and written communication skills and basic computer skills.
• Ability to work well with others (staff, children, and parents) and to foster a team environment.
• A strong understanding of child development.
• Excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification.
• MERIT registration with clear background check.
Physical Requirements
Good Vision, Good Hearing, ability to be alone with children, and ability to lift up to 40 lbs.
Pay and Benefits
• Wage range is $15.74 to $18.74
• Sign on bonus of $1000 once all pre and initial employment requirements are met
• Offered hourly wage is based on Diocesan-wide pay for certain positions, internal equity, market data, applicant’s skills and relevant experience, degrees and certifications.
• Benefits-eligible positions receive a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, life and long-term disability insurance, 401(k) and 403(b), state-paid medical and family leave and generous sick leave, vacation and holiday pay.
We help employees acquire all requirements and work towards long term goals.
The Teacher is responsible for developing a cohesive teaching team, coordinating the curriculum, and managing the day-to-day operational activities of the classroom. Teachers must understand children’s cognitive, social, emotional and physical development in order to ensure a safe and stimulating classroom environment where children are actively engaged and encouraged to succeed. The Teacher must be skilled in communicating with both children and adults in order to meet the needs of the children, effectively guide teacher assistants, and resolve parental concerns.
Key Responsibilities
• Coordinate and implement educational curriculum by developing 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.
• Ensure all center policies and state regulations are met.
• Ensure a healthy classroom environment – including maintaining appropriate hygiene and cleanliness standards and safety and security of children.
• Maintain personal professional development plan to ensure continuous quality improvement.
Additional Knowledge, Skills and Experience Required
• High energy.
• Strong oral and written communication skills and basic computer skills.
• Ability to work well with others (staff, children, and parents) and to foster a team environment.
• A strong understanding of child development.
• Excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification.
• MERIT registration with clear background check.
Physical Requirements
Good Vision, Good Hearing, ability to be alone with children, and ability to lift up to 40 lbs.
Pay and Benefits
• Wage range is $15.74 to $18.74
• Sign on bonus of $1000 once all pre and initial employment requirements are met
• Offered hourly wage is based on Diocesan-wide pay for certain positions, internal equity, market data, applicant’s skills and relevant experience, degrees and certifications.
• Benefits-eligible positions receive a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, life and long-term disability insurance, 401(k) and 403(b), state-paid medical and family leave and generous sick leave, vacation and holiday pay.
We help employees acquire all requirements and work towards long term goals.
