Lead Preschool Teacher: Mentor, Plan & Inspire

Prodigy at Brinkhoff; Saint Augustine (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Prodigy at Brinkhoff in Saint Augustine, FL is seeking a Lead Preschool Teacher to foster a nurturing, developmentally appropriate classroom. You will guide a teaching team, implement engaging activities, and monitor children's social, emotional, cognitive and physical growth daily.

The ideal candidate has a CDA or higher, hands-on lead teaching experience, strong communication with families, adherence to NAEYC standards, and a commitment to safety and accreditation.

Qualifications

• Develop and implement lesson plan activities
• Develop and implement STEM and literacy activities and concepts
• Assess and observe children daily
• Adjust learning goals for each child as needed
• Maintain a healthy and safe environment
• Collaborate with co-teacher and other staff
• Communicate with teachers, staff and parents professionally
• Maintain classroom newsletters
• Keep classroom portfolios up to date
• Knowledge of ECE theories (Piaget, Vygotsky, Montessori, etc.)
• Participate in at least 25 hours of PD per year
• Able to lift up to 40 lbs

Responsibilities

• Foster development through developmentally appropriate activities
• Lead daily classroom operations and activities
• Mentor and train new staff as needed
• Collaborate with staff to plan activities
• Communicate with parents about progress
• Maintain accreditation and state childcare standards
• Uphold company vision and mission
• Ensure children's safety and well-being

Skills

Lesson planning

STEM activities

Literacy activities

Daily assessment

Learning goal adjustment

Safety & welfare

Team collaboration

Family communication

Portfolios & documentation

ECE theories

Professional development

Nap?

Education

High school diploma/GED

CDA

Associate's or Bachelor's degree - preferred

Job description

Prodigy at Brinkhoff in Saint Augustine, FL is seeking a Lead Preschool Teacher to foster a nurturing, developmentally appropriate classroom. You will guide a teaching team, implement engaging activities, and monitor children's social, emotional, cognitive and physical growth daily.

The ideal candidate has a CDA or higher, hands-on lead teaching experience, strong communication with families, adherence to NAEYC standards, and a commitment to safety and accreditation.