Lead Preschool Teacher

Young Innovators Academy - Winter Garden; Florida; On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Young Innovators Academy - Winter Garden is seeking a Lead Preschool Teacher to foster a nurturing, developmentally appropriate learning environment for young children.

You will plan STEM and literacy activities, observe progress, communicate with parents, and ensure safety while upholding accreditation standards and the school's mission.

Qualifications

• Create and implement developmentally appropriate lesson plans.
• Plan STEM and literacy activities and concepts.
• Assess and observe children's progress daily.
• Adjust learning goals for each child as needed.
• Maintain a healthy and safe classroom environment.
• Collaborate with co-teacher and staff members.
• Communicate with teachers, staff and parents professionally.
• Maintain classroom newsletters and documentation.
• Create and maintain children’s portfolios.
• Be familiar with Early Childhood theories (Piaget, Vygotsky, Montessori, etc.).
• Participate in at least 25 hours of professional development per year.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with co-teacher and staff daily.
• Mentor and train new staff as needed.
• Collaborate with staff to plan activities.
• Lead by example in classroom and school.
• Ensure children's safety and wellbeing at all times.
• Be a team player and engaged teaching staff member.
• Communicate with parents daily regarding progress.
• Maintain accreditation and state childcare standards.
• Uphold company vision and mission.

Skills

Lesson planning

STEM activities

Literacy activities

Observation & assessment

Parent communication

Team collaboration

Classroom management

Professional development

DAP knowledge

Safety compliance

Education

CDA credential

Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

As a Lead Preschool Teacher, you will foster a nurturing environment that is rich in developmentally appropriate activities that will encourage children's curiosity and learning. We care for the whole child as an individual including their social -- emotional, cognitive, and developmental needs.

How You Will Impact Education

• 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

Required Qualifications and Skills

• 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
• Classroom newsletters
• Classroom documentation
• Create and maintain classroom and children's portfolios
• Be familiar with Early Childhood theorists and philosophies such as Piaget, Vygotsky, Reggio Amelia, Montessori and others.
• Participate in at least 25 hours of professional development per year

Job Requirements

• High school diploma/GED
• CDA
• 1-year experience working as lead teacher in a licensed childcare facility
• Meets state childcare education requirements
• Knowledge of developmentally appropriate practice (DAP)
• Familiar with NAEYC standards
• Familiar with continuity of care
• Strong organizational skills
• Able to maintain professional composure in stressful situations
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
• Familiar with accreditation process -- preferred
• College level coursework, Associate's or Bachelor's degree - preferred
• Must be able to sit, stand and walk for long periods of time
• Must be able to lift 40lbs
• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Must pass Level 2 background screening
• VPK certified if applicable
• The following childcare training courses must be completed within specified timeframes-
• Florida early learning and developmental standards- Birth to kindergarten (2017) Online -- upon hire
• Florida early learning and developmental standards- Birth to kindergarten (2017) Instructor-Led - within 180 days of employment
• Special Needs Appropriate Practices -- within 90 days of employment
• CPR and First Aid -- within 90 days of employment
• Other training requirements identified by leadership team
• May perform other duties assigned.

While performing the responsibilities of this position, the work environment characteristics listed below are representative of the environment the employee will encounter:

• Usual office working conditions.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• No physical exertion required.
• Travel within or outside of state.
• Light work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force as frequently as needed to move objects.

FLSA Overtime Category

Job is exempt from the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act.

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