Lead Preschool Teacher: Grow with a Caring Team

Children of America; Edmond (OK); On-site; USD 45,475,000 - 49,084,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Internal career advancement

50% employee childcare discount

Educational assistance and TEACH

Employee referral bonuses

Comprehensive benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Paid vacation, sick time, holidays

Job summary

Children of America in Edmond, OK is seeking a Lead Teacher to join our team of educators. You will implement daily lesson plans, help create a safe, structured, and positive learning environment, and communicate professionally with parents, children, and staff.

This role emphasizes growth in early childhood education; CPR and First Aid certification are required, CDA preferred, and state licensing requirements must be met.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of 14 college credits in Education.
• CPR and First Aid certification required.
• CDA preferred and state licensing compliance expected.

Responsibilities

• Carry out daily lesson plans and activities.
• Create a safe, structured, and positive learning environment.
• Communicate professionally with parents, children, and team.
• Document child progress using COA's Mind and Body Matters curriculum.
• Demonstrate empathy for children's emotions and parents' needs.
• Set age-appropriate expectations for children.
• Lead classroom instruction and engagement.
• Collaborate with colleagues to support learning outcomes.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Decision-making

Relationship building

Professional communication

Flexibility

Education

High School Diploma or GED

14 hours college credits in Education

Oklahoma Competency Certificate

CDA preferred

Job description

Children of America in Edmond, OK is seeking a Lead Teacher to join our team of educators. You will implement daily lesson plans, help create a safe, structured, and positive learning environment, and communicate professionally with parents, children, and staff.

This role emphasizes growth in early childhood education; CPR and First Aid certification are required, CDA preferred, and state licensing requirements must be met.