Lead Early Preschool Teacher — Make a Lasting Impact

la m; Leander (TX); On-site; USD 31,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Child care discounts

Tenure bonus

Annual bonuses

Attendance bonuses

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life/AD&D policy

Flex spending

PTO

Break room snacks

Job summary

La Mère Academy in Leander, TX is hiring full-time teachers for our early childhood program. You will supervise a class, implement lesson plans, and create a warm, safe environment where young children can learn and explore.

We value love of children, nurturing personalities, teamwork, and reliable communication. Benefits include bi-weekly pay, competitive hourly rate, health options, PTO, and a supportive, collaborative staff.

Qualifications

• Love of small children.
• Loving and nurturing.
• Friendly, enthusiastic demeanor, strong work ethic, cooperative team spirit, highly professional and dependable.
• High School Diploma, GED, or higher (degree in early childhood or CDA preferred).
• CPR and First Aid certifications.
• Must meet basic requirements of local child care regulatory agency.
• Previous teaching or assistant teaching position in a licensed early childhood program preferred.
• Knowledge of the social, emotional, and creative needs of young children.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. in connection with the handling of children for the facilitation of programs, child safety, and potential emergency situations.
• Willingness to attend training and staff meetings.

Responsibilities

• Is responsible for the overall supervision and daily class functions of a group of children.
• Observes all rules and regulations at La Mère Academy and the local, state, or national regulatory agencies pertaining to the health, safety, and care of children.
• Assesses each child’s developmental needs on an ongoing basis.
• Implements the approved lesson plans and daily classroom schedule
• Plans with a member of the Leadership Team the parent-teacher conferences and student evaluations.
• Maintains an attractive, well-kept classroom that encourages children to create, explore, and make decisions with confidence.
• Provides verbal recognition and acceptance to children while providing clear and consistent expectations for the children’s behavior.
• Accepts responsibility for maintenance and necessary housekeeping duties of the classroom, common use areas, and playgrounds.
• Attends all required staff meetings, workshops, and/or school functions.
• Maintains overall professional personal appearance adhering to the guidelines offered in the Employee Handbook
• Assists in other capacities that Director, or designee, determines is necessary.

Skills

Love of small children

Loving and nurturing

Friendly demeanor

Strong work ethic

Team spirit

Good oral and written communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CPR and First Aid certifications

Job description

La Mère Academy in Leander, TX is hiring full-time teachers for our early childhood program. You will supervise a class, implement lesson plans, and create a warm, safe environment where young children can learn and explore.

We value love of children, nurturing personalities, teamwork, and reliable communication. Benefits include bi-weekly pay, competitive hourly rate, health options, PTO, and a supportive, collaborative staff.