Lead Teacher

Cleverbeeacademy; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 41,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Clever Bee Academy seeks a qualified Lead Teacher to design and implement a nurturing curriculum fostering children's overall growth. This full-time position involves collaborating with staff, ensuring safety, and maintaining communication with families in a supportive educational environment.

Qualifications

• 1+ years experience working with toddlers in a licensed childcare center.
• Current CPR and First Aid certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a developmentally appropriate curriculum.
• Create and maintain a safe and nurturing learning environment.
• Supervise and support assistant teachers.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate's degree or higher in Early Childhood Education

CPL III or Child Development Associate Certificate

Job description

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About The Role

We are seeking a highly qualified Lead Teacher to join our team. As the Lead Teacher, you will be responsible for creating and implementing a developmentally appropriate curriculum that promotes the social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development of young children. You will work closely with other teachers and staff to ensure a safe and nurturing learning environment for all children.

About The Role

We are seeking a highly qualified Lead Teacher to join our team. As the Lead Teacher, you will be responsible for creating and implementing a developmentally appropriate curriculum that promotes the social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development of young children. You will work closely with other teachers and staff to ensure a safe and nurturing learning environment for all children.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and 1+ years experience working with toddlers in a licensed childcare center or comparable setting
• CPL III or Child Development Associate Certificate upon hire
• Ability to pass BCI/FBI and ODJFS Background Check
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with other staff members and parents
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate's degree or higher in Early Childhood Education or related field with 1+ years experience
• Current CPR and First Aid certification
  
  

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a developmentally appropriate curriculum that meets the needs of all children
• Create and maintain a safe and nurturing learning environment
• Communicate regularly with parents and families about their child's progress
• Supervise and support assistant teachers and aides
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of children's progress and development
  
  

Skills

As the Lead Preschool Teacher, you will need to have excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with children, families, and staff. You will also need to have strong organizational and time management skills to effectively plan and implement curriculum. Additionally, you will need to have a deep understanding of child development and be able to apply that knowledge to create a developmentally appropriate curriculum. Finally, you will need to be able to work collaboratively with other teachers and staff to create a positive and supportive learning environment for all children.

Required

Preferred

Job Industries

• Education

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Education and Training

• Industries

  Education Management

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