Lead Preschool Educator & Curriculum Mentor

Young Innovators Academy - Oviedo; Florida; On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Young Innovators Academy - Oviedo seeks a Lead Preschool Teacher to foster a nurturing environment with developmentally appropriate activities supporting children's curiosity and learning. The role emphasizes the whole-child approach, including social-emotional, cognitive, and developmental needs.

The position requires planning, collaboration with staff, ensuring safety, and ongoing professional development to meet state childcare standards.

Qualifications

• Develop and implement lesson plan activities.
• Develop and implement STEM and literacy activities and concepts.
• Assess and observe children on a daily basis.
• Adjust learning goals for each child as needed.
• Maintain a healthy and safe environment.
• Collaborate with co-teacher and other staff members.
• Communicate with teachers, staff and parents in a professional manner.
• Familiar with accreditation processes and state childcare standards.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with co-teacher and other staff members on a daily basis.
• Mentor and train new staff as needed.
• Collaborate with other staff members to plan activities.
• Lead by example in the classroom and school.
• Ensure children's safety and well-being at all times.
• Be a team player and an active, engaged member of the teaching staff.
• Communicate with parents daily regarding the child's progress and development.
• Maintain accreditation and state childcare standards.
• Uphold company vision and mission at all times.

Skills

Lesson planning

STEM activities

Literacy activities

Observation & assessment

Professional development

Communication with parents

Team collaboration

Classroom newsletters

Education

High school diploma/GED

CDA

College coursework / Associate or Bachelor's (preferred)

Job description

Young Innovators Academy - Oviedo seeks a Lead Preschool Teacher to foster a nurturing environment with developmentally appropriate activities supporting children's curiosity and learning. The role emphasizes the whole-child approach, including social-emotional, cognitive, and developmental needs.

The position requires planning, collaboration with staff, ensuring safety, and ongoing professional development to meet state childcare standards.