Lead Preschool Teacher - Gan Academy

Elevated Inc.; Denver (CO); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant community as a Lead Preschool Teacher, where your role is pivotal in nurturing children's mental and emotional growth. In this fulfilling position, you will create joyful learning experiences while fostering close relationships with families. Your responsibilities will include planning engaging lessons, maintaining a nurturing environment, and tracking children's progress. This opportunity allows you to contribute positively to the lives of young learners in a supportive setting. If you are passionate about early childhood education and eager to make a difference, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of child development and preschool education.
• Excellent communication and instructional skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Plan engaging lessons and manage classroom behavior effectively.
• Develop a fun curriculum for 3-5-year-old children.

Skills

Child Development Principles

Preschool Educational Methods

Communication Skills

Safety and Sanitation Guidelines

Instructional Skills

Teaching Strategies Gold

Creative Curriculum

Education

ECT Qualified

Job description

Lead Preschool Teacher

We are excited to bring a new teacher into our wonderful community! We are hoping to hire someone who will contribute to the healthy mental and emotional development of the children in our care and create joyful experiences each day.

We are proud to have a small, one-classroom school which allows us to create close relationships with the children and families in our care.

Responsibilities

• Planning lessons that target specific skills and concepts, managing classroom behavior to keep all students engaged in the lesson, and providing individual support and feedback for their students.
• Develop and maintain a curriculum that is fun and educational for 3-5-year-old children.
• Ensure that the school is fostering an environment that is inviting and nurturing for the children.
• Employ a variety of educational techniques.
• Encourage children to interact with each other and resolve occasional arguments.
• Organize nap and snack hours and supervise children to ensure they are safe at all times.
• Track children’s progress and report to parents.
• Communicate with parents regularly.
• Maintain a clean and tidy classroom consistent with health and safety standards.

Skills

• Excellent understanding of the principles of child development and preschool educational methods.
• Familiarity with safety and sanitation guidelines for classrooms.
• Excellent communication and instructional skills.
• Cool-tempered, friendly, and reliable.
• Experience with Teaching Strategies Gold and the Creative Curriculum not required, but is a great addition.

Qualifications

ECT Qualified

Job Types

Full-time, Contract

Pay

From $21-25 per hour depending on experience and qualifications.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Education and Training

Industries

Internet Publishing