Lead Preschool Teacher - Growth, Benefits & Impact

The-Growing-Years; Cary (NC); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Paid Trainings

Career Development

Benefits Package

401k with Match

Childcare Discounts

Positive Workplace

Open Door Policy

Shirts and Swag

Job summary

The Growing Years in Cary, NC is seeking a Lead Teacher to support Preschool and Two's classrooms. The role requires a high school diploma and the ability to pass background checks, plus an associate's or bachelor's degree in early childhood education or equivalent credits.

Monday through Friday, 9:00am to 6:00pm. We offer competitive pay, paid trainings, a generous benefits package, 401k with match, childcare discounts, and a positive, open-door culture.

Qualifications

• High school diploma and ability to pass all background checks.
• Associate's or bachelor's degree in early childhood education, or an associate's/bachelor's degree with at least 12 credits of early childhood education or their equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Prepare developmentally appropriate weekly lesson plans using current curriculum guides.
• Implement lesson plans weekly across all areas of child development and carry out lesson plans according to classroom schedule/daily routine.
• Establish a professional rapport with families to provide quality care for the children.
• Responsible for the safety and well-being of each child, maintaining an organized, clean, safe, and appropriately decorated classroom.
• Maintain a child assessment and portfolio for each child, and conduct biannual parent/teacher conferences during November and May.
• Physical ability to work around small children including sitting, standing, walking, running, and climbing stairs.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 40 lbs and fulfill all physical requirements of the role.
• Carry out the daily responsibilities of the classroom relating to the care of the children.

Education

High school diploma

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education

12 credits in Early Childhood Education or equivalent

Job description

The Growing Years in Cary, NC is seeking a Lead Teacher to support Preschool and Two's classrooms. The role requires a high school diploma and the ability to pass background checks, plus an associate's or bachelor's degree in early childhood education or equivalent credits.

Monday through Friday, 9:00am to 6:00pm. We offer competitive pay, paid trainings, a generous benefits package, 401k with match, childcare discounts, and a positive, open-door culture.