Lead Preschool Teacher

The-Growing-Years; Clayton (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Paid Trainings, including Enhanced CE/

Generous Benefits Package

401k with Match

Discounts for Childcare

Fun and Positive Place to Work

Open Door Policy

Shirts and Swag

Job summary

The Growing Years in Clayton, NC is seeking Lead Preschool and Lead Pre-K Teachers to provide developmentally appropriate instruction for preschool and pre-kindergarten students.

The position requires a high school diploma and an associate or bachelor’s degree in early childhood education or a related field or 12 ECE credits; background checks are required. Competitive hourly pay and a strong benefits package are offered.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Associate or bachelor's degree in early childhood education or a related field, or 12 ECE credits.
• Pass all background checks.
• Childcare experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare developmentally appropriate lesson plans one week in advance.
• Implement weekly lesson plans covering all areas of child development.
• Establish rapport with families to provide quality care.
• Ensure safety and maintain an organized, clean classroom.
• Maintain child assessments and portfolios; conduct parent/teacher conferences.
• Demonstrate physical ability to work around small children and lift up to 40 lbs.
• Carry out daily classroom responsibilities relating to child care.

Education

ECE degree or credits

Background checks

Job description

The Growing Years of Claytonis a licensed childcare center seekingLeadTeachersto support the following age groups:

• Preschool
• Pre-K

To be QUALIFIED for the Lead Preschool and Pre-K Teacher opportunities, 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 or a relevant field or a completed associate or bachelor's degree with at least 12 credits of early childhood education or their equivalent. A plusif you have previous childcare experience!

Required Shift:Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 5:30pm OR 9:00am - 6:00pm OR 8:45am-5:45pm

Compensation: $18-$20 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, includingEnhanced CareerandProfessionalDevelopment
• 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 ourteachers!

Our Hiring Process for Lead Two's Teachers:

1. Resumescreen
2. Phone screen with recruiter (30 minutes)
3. On-site interview with Center Director (30-60 minutes)
   1. Q&A
   2. Classroom observation
4. Offer

Main Job Responsibilities for Lead Pre-K 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 carryout lesson plans according to classroom schedule/daily routine; Useour parent communication appefficiently.
• 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; andmaintaining an organized, clean, safe, and appropriately decorated classroom.
• Maintaina child assessment and portfoliofor each child, as well 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.

If you have a positive attitude love working with children and desire to work in a fun and professional environment, we encourage you to apply today!

The Growing Years 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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