Lead Preschool Teacher - Malad

Safari Kid Inc.; Newark (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

Safari Kid Inc. in Newark, California, seeks an Experienced Lead Teacher to provide a safe, nurturing learning environment that promotes physical, emotional, social, and cognitive development. You will assess development, coordinate staff, and sustain inclusive classroom practices.

The role requires 2+ years as a lead teacher in pre-primary settings, strong organizational skills, and the ability to create engaging learning experiences with diverse resources.

Qualifications

• Preferably certified in early years education.
• Minimum 2 years as lead/head teacher in pre-primary.
• Strong organizational and planning abilities.
• Creative, flexible, and engaging learning approaches.
• Excellent listening and empathetic interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Assess students' academic and social development and maintain progress records.
• Coordinate and supervise preschool personnel, including aides and volunteers.
• Facilitate the all-around development of children and support curriculum implementation.
• Produce accurate observations to assess progress and effectiveness.
• Use diverse resources and address individual needs for different abilities.
• Develop and execute planning, teaching, and assessment strategies in daily practice.
• Serve as a contact for parents and communicate with team to foster an inclusive environment.

Skills

Organizational skills

Creativity

Flexibility

Interpersonal skills

Lead teaching experience

Education

Early years education certification

Job description

Safari Kid is an International Chain of Preschools and after-school programs, founded in the heart of Silicon
Valley in Newark, California. Over 15 years, 35,000 children going through the program have shown
consistent excellence in elementary and middle schools. We currently have more than 50 schools across the
US, Canada and India. We are keen on expansion in India and want to bring an Experienced Lead Teacher
on board.

Objective:

To provide a safe, nurturing, and stimulating learning environment that promotes physical, emotional,
social, and cognitive development.

Job Description:

• Assessing students' academic and social development, maintaining necessary records, creating progress reports and meeting emotional needs while being sensitive to the child's feelings and actions.
• Coordinating and supervising the preschool personnel, which includes aides, volunteers, and assistant teachers.
• Facilitating the all-around development of all children, enabling them to reach their full potential.
• Supporting the development of the children within the curriculum. Producing accurate and effective observations to assess the children’s progress and their effectiveness
• Using a variety of resources representing multiple perspectives and addressing the individual needs of children with different levels and types of ability. Providing reassurance to new children to enable a smooth transition.
• Utilizing a range and balance of planning, teaching, and assessment (recording and reporting) strategies. Execute Monthly/weekly/daily learning outcome goals, implementing and supervising into daily classroom practice
• Be accessible and available as a point of contact for parents or careers. Actively communicating with team members and creating an inclusive environment for the staff, students and parents.

Requirements:

• Education: Preferably certified in early years education
• Experience- Minimum 2 years of experience as a lead/Head teacher in pre-primary teaching.
• Organizational skills: Highly organized, able to plan and organize daily activities, and manage administrative tasks.
• Creativity and flexibility: Creative and flexible, able to adapt to the changing needs of young children and create engaging and fun learning experiences.
• Interpersonal Skills: good listener with attention to detail in case of children, patient, ability to remain calm even in challenging situations, good conflict resolution skills and empathetic.