Childcare Lead Teacher

Premier Early Childhood Education Partners; Kirkland (WA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Paid Trainings, including Enhanced CAR

Generous Benefits Package, including D

401k with Match

Discounts for Childcare

Fun and Positive Place to Work

Open Door Policy

Shirts and Swag - we love to show

Job summary

A Child's Journey Montessori is seeking a Lead Teacher to support our Early Childhood Education Program for infants. The role requires a High School diploma or GED, ability to pass background checks, and prior early childhood teaching experience.

The position is Monday through Friday, with shifts based on center needs, and compensation ranges from $21 to $23 per hour. We offer competitive pay, paid trainings, and a generous benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus a

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma or GED.
• Ability to pass all background checks.
• Lift up to 40 lbs.
• Prior early childhood teaching experience.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the safety and well-being of students at all times.
• Develop and implement the educational environment and curriculum in line with Montessori standards and school policies.
• Develop lesson plans and manage learning experiences to meet group and individual needs.
• Maintain accurate records of student progress, observations, and assessments.
• Foster positive relationships with children and families and communicate developmental updates to parents.
• Participate in parent-oriented activities and contribute to class events and conferences.
• Mentor assistants and support professional development of the team.
• Keep the classroom, playground, and surroundings clean, organized, and compliant with licensing and safety requirements.
• Work 12 months a year with hours from 7:30 to 5:30 when school is in session.

Skills

Early childhood teaching experience

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Description

A Child's Journey Montessori is seeking Lead Teachers to support our Early Childhood Education Program!

Age group: Infants

To be QUALIFIED for this position, we require a minimum of a High School diploma or GED, ability to pass all background checks, be able to lift up to 40lbs and have previous early childhood teaching experience!

Required Shift: Monday - Friday, based on center needs

Compensation: $21 - $23 an hour, based on education and experience

Benefits

• Competitive Pay
• Paid Trainings, including Enhanced Career and Professional Development
• Generous Benefits Package, including Dental, Medical, and Vision Insurance
• 401k with Match
• Discounts for Childcare
• Fun and Positive Place to Work
• Open Door Policy
• Shirts and Swag - we love to show appreciation for our teachers!

Our Hiring Process

• Resume screen
• Phone screen with recruiter (30 minutes)
• On-site interview with Director (30-60 minutes)
• Q&A
• Classroom observation
• Offer

Main Job Responsibilities

• Responsible for the safety and well-being of students and staff at all times.
• Carries the primary responsibility for the development and implementation of the educational environment and curriculum consistent with American Montessori Society standards and Premier policies and procedures.
• Develops lesson plans and manages the learning experiences for students to ensure the needs of the group and individual students are met.
• Maintains accurate record-keeping and student assessment, including, but not limited to, daily observations, progress updates, year and annual progress reports/portfolios, attendance rolls, accident and behavior reports and where applicable, standardized assessment, meeting all due dates as required.
• Develops positive relationships with children and families encouraging bonding to the class and the larger school community, communicates child’s development based on the individualized tracking of student progress and when necessary, communicate developmental needs to parents which may include strategies, intervention, or support from outside specialists. Maintains regular verbal and written communication with parents.
• Participates in all parent-oriented activities including the admissions process, orientation, and conferences, sharing events, festivals, society meetings, marketing events and parent workdays. Submit written information for media and marketing purposes upon request of the Director or other administrative staff.
• Participates in professional development activities designated by the Director, which may include workshops, curriculum meetings, planning, committee service. Also, nurtures and guides the professional development of the assistants under his/her supervision, including mentoring the assistant in the Montessori philosophy and teaching the assistants how to use materials properly.
• Maintains a neat, clean, well-organized, and attractive prepared environment consistent with Montessori pedagogy. Ensures that the classroom and associated areas (including playground) meet all licensing, safety, and health requirements.
• Ability to work 12 months out of the year. Work hours when school is in session will be scheduled between the hours of 7:30- 5:30. Teachers must assist with any opening or closing of school activities. Attendance to Montessori events outside of the normal work week is highly encouraged and sometimes required, depending on the event.
• Physical ability to work around small children including sitting, standing, walking, running, and climbing stairs.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 40 lbs. and fulfill all physical requirements of the role.
• Carry out the daily responsibilities of the classroom relating to the care of the children.

A Child's Journey Montessori is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace and celebrate diversity and inclusivity. We do not tolerate any kind of discrimination in our hiring processes against any groups protected by federal,state, or local law.

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