Lead Preschool (3YO) Teacher

La Mère Academy; Leander (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Child care discounts

Tenure, annual and attendance bonuses

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life/AD&D policy

Flex spending

PTO

Break room snacks

Meals provided

Great team to work with

Job summary

La Mère Academy in Leander, Texas is seeking a dedicated early childhood educator to supervise a classroom, implement lesson plans, and support children's development daily. The role requires nurturing care, strong communication, and adherence to safety and regulatory guidelines.

Benefits include competitive pay, health and wellness perks, paid time off, and a supportive team culture. A full-time schedule with bi-weekly pay is provided.

Qualifications

• Must have love for young children and a nurturing approach.
• Strong, friendly communication with children and parents.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and supervise classroom activities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee supervision and daily classroom functions for a group of children.
• Follow health, safety, and regulatory guidelines for child care.
• Assess each child's development and implement planned lessons and schedules.
• Plan conferences and student evaluations with Leadership Team.

Skills

Love of children

Nurturing

Friendly, professional demeanor

Strong work ethic

Team spirit

Good communication

Lift up to 50 lbs

Willingness to attend training

Education

High School Diploma, GED, or higher (early childhood or CDA preferred)

CPR and First Aid certifications

Job description

You are not just a teacher. At La Mère Academy, we know that as a teacher, you are a superhero! Time, energy, experience, and passion are your superpowers and you use those skills for the most valuable undertaking in the world, education and building the confidence of future generations.

That's why La Mère Academy believes it's so important to give you all the tools you need to further develop your talents and feel appreciated for the crucial work that you do.

We choose to honor your superpowers with these amazing benefits:

• Competitive pay
• Child Care discounts
• Tenure, Annual and Attendance Bonuses
• Medical, Dental & VisionInsurance
• $10,000 Group Life/AD&D policy
• Flex spending
• PTO
• Stocked break room with snacks and goodies to relax between classes.
• Breakfast, lunch, and snacks provided
• BONUS: We are a great team to work with

Get treated like the superhero you are! Join us at La Mère Academy.

Desired Skills and Experience:

• 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

Primary 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.
• Assess 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.

Compensation:

• Bi-weekly pay
• Direct deposit available
• $18 - $22 an hour depending on experience

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18 - $22 / hour

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.