Lead Childcare Teacher

Premier Early Childhood Education Partners; Garner (NC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Paid Trainings and Development

Dental, Medical, Vision Insurance

401k with Match

Discounts for Childcare

Fun and Positive Place to Work

Open Door Policy

Shirts and Swag

Job summary

Little Stepping Stones is seeking a Lead Preschool Teacher to support toddlers and preschoolers. Requires a high school diploma, background checks, and an associate or bachelor’s degree in early childhood education, psychology, or a related field.

Previous childcare experience and two’s/preschool experience are a plus. Monday–Friday, 8:00am–5:00pm or 8:30am–5:30pm, $15–$19/hour depending on education and experience.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma and the ability to pass all background checks.
• Associate or bachelor’s degree in early childhood education, psychology, or related field.
• Previous childcare experience and experience working with two’s or preschool is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare lesson plans that are developmentally appropriate one week in advance using current curriculum guides.
• Implement lesson plans/curriculum on a weekly basis covering all areas of child development and carry out lesson plans according to classroom schedule/daily routine; Use our parent communication app efficiently.
• Establish a professional level of rapport with each family to provide quality care for the children.
• Responsible for the safety and well-being of each child, responding to their emotional needs; and maintaining an organized, clean, safe, and appropriately decorated classroom.
• Maintain a child assessment and portfolio for each child, as well as conduct biannual parent/teacher conferences during the month of November and May.
• 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.

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education, psychology, or related field

Job description

Description

• Toddlers

Little Stepping Stones

Little Stepping Stones is a licensed childcare center seeking a Lead Teacher to support the following age groups:

• Toddlers
• Preschool

To be Qualified for the Lead Teacher opportunity, we require a high school diploma and the ability to pass all background checks. We also require an associate or a bachelor's degree in early childhood education, psychology, or a related field. A plus if you have previous childcare experience and experience working with two's or preschool!

Required Shift: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm OR 8:30am - 5:30pm

Compensation: $15-$19 per hour, based on education and experience

We are a family-oriented, close-knit organization and we have a lot to offer our next team member including:

• 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 for Lead Preschool Teachers

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

Main Job Responsibilities for Lead Preschool Teachers

• Prepare lesson plans that are developmentally appropriate one week in advance using current curriculum guides.
• Implement lesson plans/curriculum on a weekly basis covering all areas of child development and carry out lesson plans according to classroom schedule/daily routine; Use our parent communication app efficiently.
• Establish a professional level of rapport with each family to provide quality care for the children.
• Responsible for the safety and well-being of each child, responding to their emotional needs; and maintaining an organized, clean, safe, and appropriately decorated classroom.
• Maintain a child assessment and portfolio for each child, as well as conduct biannual parent/teacher conferences during the month of November and May.
• 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.

Little Stepping Stones 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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