Lead Preschool Teacher

Kiddie Academy Jacks Sports Marketing LLC,; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and child-centered environment as a Lead Preschool Teacher, where you will inspire young minds and foster their growth. In this role, you will craft engaging lesson plans and create a vibrant atmosphere that encourages curiosity and exploration. This opportunity allows you to make a significant impact on children's lives while ensuring their safety and well-being. If you are passionate about early education and dedicated to nurturing the next generation, this position is perfect for you. Embrace the chance to shape the future of our students in a supportive and collaborative setting.

Benefits

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Qualifications

• Must meet state and local licensing requirements for the position.
• Pass state medical requirements and clear background check.

Responsibilities

• Inspire and instruct young learners through engaging lesson plans.
• Foster social and emotional growth of children in a safe environment.
• Ensure classroom cleanliness and maintain equipment.

Skills

Child Development Principles

Early Education Best Practices

Lesson Planning

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Education

State and Local Licensing Requirements

Background Check

Job description

Benefits:

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

We are seeking a passionate Lead Preschool Teacher to inspire, instruct, and nurture our young learners. In this role, you will craft engaging lesson plans, teach age-appropriate subjects, and foster the social and emotional growth of children.

The ideal candidate is a personable and resilient individual who thrives in a dynamic, child-centered environment. With a deep understanding of child development principles and early education best practices, you will play a vital role in shaping the future of our students.

As a Lead Preschool Teacher, you will create a vibrant learning atmosphere that empowers children to grow into well-rounded individuals.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Ensures that the physical, social and emotional needs of the children are met daily.
2. Ensures that all policies and procedures are being implemented to keep the children healthy and safe.
3. Creates activities and opportunities that encourage curiosity, exploration, and problem-solving appropriate to children's developmental levels and learning styles through well-defined interest areas.
4. Assists and supervises children during all activities.
5. Ensures that appearance, cleanliness and safe environment of classroom are appropriately maintained, in accordance with the NAEYC cleaning and sanitizing guidelines.
6. Completes all Academy and classroom paperwork, such as daily notes, student accident reports, and attendance reports.
7. Attends and participates in staff meetings, Academy events and parent meetings, as requested.
8. Prepares and implements classroom lesson plans, programs and schedules.
9. Develops, plans and prepares instructional aids and/or materials for classroom activities.
10. Assists children with meal times and cleanup.
11. Ensures that all classroom and outdoor equipment are in good working condition and are used and maintained properly.
12. Directs activities of other staff in the classroom to ensure that the classroom functions orderly.
13. Interacts with parents and maintains open communication to encourage family engagement.
14. Maintains the Family Information Board and other classroom bulletin boards.
15. Schedules and conducts parent and teacher conferences throughout the year.
16. Ensures that all licensing regulations are being followed as required by the state.
17. Must be able to lift no less than 40 pounds to at least waist high on a consistent basis throughout the workday.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Accepts temporary work assignments in the event regularly scheduled personnel is not available.
2. Assists with planning and implementing Academy-wide events.
3. Meets with prospective families; communicates appropriately with potential new customers.
4. Assists in evaluating personnel within the classroom.
5. Performs other similar or related duties as necessary.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

1. Must meet all state and local licensing requirements for the position.
2. Candidate must pass all state medical requirements and have a clear background check to qualify for employment.
3. All employees must receive the required amount of training hours each calendar year per state licensing requirements.