Lead Preschool Teacher & Curriculum Leader

EMBE; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

EmBe in Sioux Falls, SD is seeking a Lead Preschool Teacher to educate children ages 3-5 and lead classroom staff. You will plan developmentally appropriate activities and support pre-kindergarten readiness, while upholding EmBe's mission and values.

You will mentor assistant teachers, submit weekly lesson plans to the curriculum coordinator, and communicate with families daily through our childcare software and in person.

Qualifications

• Problem-solving, initiative, and independence skills
• Experience in childcare is preferred
• No substantiated history of child abuse or neglect

Responsibilities

• Lead curriculum geared toward kindergarten readiness and daily activities
• Submit weekly lesson plans to the curriculum coordinator
• Mentor assistant teachers and manage classroom staff
• Communicate with parents daily via childcare software and in person
• Maintain a safe, healthy, and clean learning environment
• Ensure appropriate staff-to-child ratio and coordinate substitutes as needed
• Engage families in child’s well-being and daily activities

Skills

Problem-solving

Initiative

Independence

Education

CDA, associate or bachelor’s degree in early childhood preferred

Job description

EmBe in Sioux Falls, SD is seeking a Lead Preschool Teacher to educate children ages 3-5 and lead classroom staff. You will plan developmentally appropriate activities and support pre-kindergarten readiness, while upholding EmBe's mission and values.

You will mentor assistant teachers, submit weekly lesson plans to the curriculum coordinator, and communicate with families daily through our childcare software and in person.