Infant/Toddler /Twos Lead Teacher

Celebree School of Fort Mill-Patricia Lane; Fort Mill (SC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a passionate team at a leading childcare center as a Lead Teacher, committed to nurturing children's development in a supportive environment. Your role will involve planning engaging lessons and managing classroom activities while adhering to state standards and maintaining a safe and positive atmosphere.

Benefits

Competitive salary with performance-based bonuses

Comprehensive health insurance coverage

Childcare discounts for your own family

Professional development opportunities

Supportive and collaborative work environment

Qualifications

• Knowledge of behavioral and developmental stages of children.
• Ability to manage a classroom effectively.
• Certification in CPR & First Aid.

Responsibilities

• Plan and direct operations of an assigned classroom.
• Provide support and direction to the classroom aide.
• Ensure compliance with Child Care regulations.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor degree

Tools

Educational software

Job description

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Employee discounts
• Free uniforms
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Be a part of a Team that makes a difference every day. Become a teacher at the Celebree School.

At the Celebree School, our mission is to protect, educate, and nurture children in a safe, stimulating, and positive environment so they are prepared for school and life. To engage children, our curriculum makes learning fun.

Lead teacher To teach children, we employ a customized curriculum that:

• Embraces the Seven Domains of Learning which address the physical, social, emotional, and academic needs of children.
• Meets the State’s Early Learning Standards.
• Everyone learns differently, so at the Celebree School, we celebrate differences.

Lead teacher Position Summary:

Plan and direct operations of an assigned classroom to ensure Celebree mission, vision and values are upheld, and children are provided with a developmentally age-appropriate learning environment. Provide support and direction to the classroom aide.

Lead teacher Qualifications:

• Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of behavioral and developmental stages of children and knowledge of childcare licensing requirements.
• Ability to manage a classroom, including strong organizational, communication (verbal and written), and problem-solving skills.
• Must have patience and flexibility.
• Must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily.
• Bachelor degree is required

Specific Skills:

• Certification in CPR & First Aid.
• Computer skills, familiar with educational software and curriculum.

lead teacher Education/Experience: Must meet all Teacher requirements per State regulations.

Lead teacher Essential Functions:

• Manages classroom ensuring compliance with all Child Care regulations, and company standards, policies, and procedures.
• Provides a welcoming and friendly classroom environment for all children, parents, and visitors.
• Maintains attractive and current classroom/hallway displays and an educational and informative Parent Board that is updated regularly.
• Creates and implements thorough, timely lesson plans that are age appropriate and stimulating by Celebree’s curriculum.
• Manages effective classroom transitions.
• Assists and supervises children during all activities; counsels children as needed using positive and appropriate discipline techniques.
• Ensures that the appearance, cleanliness, and safe environment of the classroom are appropriately maintained.
• Accurately completes all paperwork, electronic reports, supervision records, and attendance.
• Attends all team meetings, training, and School events as requested.
• Provides support and direction to Aides to ensure the classroom functions in an orderly manner.
• Provides development, coaching, and training to support Aide development.
• Always presents a positive and professional image, adhering to uniform requirements.
• Communicates effectively with parents, e.g., greeting by name, addressing concerns promptly, giving positive feedback, and providing regular updates on their child’s development and classroom happenings.
• Maintains open and effective communication with Management.
• Identifies opportunities and/or problems in the classroom/School and works with coworkers and Directors to resolve them.
• Maintains all mandatory certification requirements.
• Maintains confidentiality regarding families, co-workers, and self.
• Maintains regular and satisfactory attendance at all times, and limits absences.
• Performs face-to-name counts every 30 minutes and upon transitions.

Lead teacher Physical Demands:

The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.

• The job requires frequent bending, stooping, squatting, reaching, lifting, and carrying.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds.

Lead teacher Benefits:

• Competitive salary with performance-based bonuses, recognizing your dedication and hard work.
• Comprehensive health insurance coverage, ensuring your well-being and peace of mind.
• Childcare discounts for your own family, making quality childcare more affordable.
• Professional development opportunities to enhance your skills and advance your career.
• Supportive and collaborative work environment that values your contributions.