Lead Teacher

BABOVE WORLDWIDE INSTITUTE; Street; On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in childcare is seeking a dedicated Teacher to lead a vibrant classroom. In this role, you will develop a cohesive teaching team, coordinate engaging curriculum, and foster a safe and stimulating environment for children. Your expertise in child development and strong communication skills will be essential in guiding both children and staff. This position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on young lives while working collaboratively with a passionate team. If you are energetic, organized, and committed to nurturing children's growth, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of professional childcare experience required.
• Strong oral and written communication skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and implement educational curriculum for children.
• Supervise teacher assistants and ensure safety standards.

Skills

Child Development Understanding

Oral Communication

Written Communication

Teamwork

Leadership

Organizational Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Basic Computer Skills

Education

Professional Childcare Experience (2+ years)

CPR and First Aid Certification

Job description

Position Overview:

The Teacher is responsible for developing a cohesive teaching team in their classroom, 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.
• Supervise teacher assistants and classroom volunteers to ensure they are following planned activities, hygiene, and safety standards.
• Maintain accurate records, forms, and files.
• Maintain personal professional development plan to ensure continuous quality improvement.

Additional Knowledge, Skills, and Experience Required:

• Minimum of 2 years of professional childcare experience.
• 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.
• Must clear a full background check and must pass a health screening.