Lead School Age Teacher

Celebree; Independence (KS); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Paid time off

Employee discounts

Free uniforms

Opportunity for advancement

Training & development

Job summary

Celebree School™ is hiring a School Age Teacher to inspire and empower school-age children with a dynamic, engaging learning environment. You will mentor, model, and support growth while upholding Celebree's mission and values throughout the day.

Design and deliver age-appropriate activities, ensure regulatory compliance, and maintain a welcoming classroom. You will partner with families to celebrate progress and guide children through challenges with care.

Qualifications

• Lead teacher requirements per state agency to qualify for the role.
• Strong knowledge of child development and childcare licensing requirements.
• Ability to manage a classroom with organization, communication, and problem-solving.
• Demonstrated patience and flexibility in a dynamic early-education setting.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement engaging, age-appropriate lesson plans and activities.
• Manage the classroom ensuring compliance with regulations and standards.
• Provide a welcoming, friendly classroom environment for children, parents, and visitors.
• Keep parents informed about their child’s experiences and progress.
• Assist and supervise children during activities; use positive discipline techniques.
• Maintain classroom appearance, cleanliness, and safety.
• Maintain attendance, participation, and achievement records for each child.

Skills

Lead teacher req

Child development

Licensing knowledge

Classroom management

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Patience & flexibility

Job description

Benefits:

• 401(k)


• Paid time off


• Employee discounts


• Free uniforms


• Opportunity for advancement


• Training & development

Hours

Monday through Friday: Before and After Care (6.30am - 9.30am & 3.30pm - 6.30pm)

Job Summary

As a School Age Teacher at Celebree School™, you'll have the exciting opportunity to inspire and empower our school-age children, guiding them on a journey of growth and creativity. In this role, you'll create a dynamic, engaging, and fun environment where children can thrive, ensuring that Celebree's mission, vision, and values are upheld every step of the way. As a School Age Teacher, you'll also have the chance to be a mentor and role model, helping them navigate the challenges and triumphs of their school-age years with confidence.

Company Overview

At Celebree School™ we grow people BIG and small. This promise reflects our holistic approach to growth, emphasizing the importance of nurturing both children and team members to reach their fullest potential. Celebree provides a supportive environment where team members have access to continuous learning, development opportunities, individual growth plans, and career pathways.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement engaging and age-appropriate lesson plans and activities that promote learning, creativity, and critical thinking among school-age children.


• Manage the classroom ensuring compliance with all Office of Child Care regulations, company standards, policies, and procedures.


• Provide a welcoming and friendly classroom environment for all children, parents, and visitors.


• Keep parents informed about their child's experiences and accomplishments.


• Assist and supervise children during all activities; counsel children as needed using positive and appropriate discipline techniques


• Ensure that the appearance, cleanliness, and safe environment of a classroom are appropriately maintained.


• Maintain accurate records of attendance, participation, and achievements, ensuring that every child's progress is tracked and celebrated.

Qualifications

• Must meet the requirements to be a lead teacher as approved by the governing State agency.


• This position requires comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the behavioral and developmental stages of children and knowledge of childcare licensing requirements


• The ability to manage a classroom, including strong organizational, communication (verbal and written), and problem-solving skills. patience, flexibility.