Lead Teacher

L1wa; High Point (NC); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Little Ones World Academy in North Carolina is seeking a Lead Teacher to plan and implement developmentally appropriate learning experiences that support children's social, emotional, physical, and intellectual development.

The Lead Teacher will work closely with an Assistant Teacher, other staff, and families to provide high-quality care and opportunities to learn through play, exploration, creativity, and positive interactions.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of lesson planning and early childhood education practices.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Patience, professionalism, dependability, and flexibility.
• Strong communication skills with children, families, coworkers, and administration.
• Ability to complete required classroom documentation and paperwork accurately and on time.
• Ability to maintain a safe, organized, and positive classroom environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain weekly lesson plans aligned with The Creative Curriculum.
• Follow North Carolina child care requirements for classroom organization and room arrangement.
• Maintain accurate daily attendance records.
• Complete regular observations and documentation for each child.
• Prepare accurate incident and classroom reports when required.
• Maintain organized classroom and student files.
• Properly identify children's cots, mats, cubbies, and personal belongings.
• Rotate toys, learning materials, and classroom activities to maintain children's interest and engagement.
• Prepare materials and resources needed for planned lessons and activities.
• Maintain classroom cleanliness, organization, and safety.
• Share appropriate classroom responsibilities with the Assistant Teacher.

Skills

Lesson planning

Teamwork

Patience

Communication

Documentation

Classroom safety

Education

Early Childhood Education coursework

Job description

Little Ones World Academy is seeking a caring, dependable, and enthusiastic Lead Teacher to join our early childhood education team.We are looking for an educator who is passionate about helping young childrenlearn, grow, explore, and develop in a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment.

Position Overview

Reports To Director

Schedule 30–40 hours per week

Pay Range $15.00–$18.00 per hour

Education Early Childhood Education coursework or equivalent qualifications

Experience Minimum of one year of experience working in a licensed child care center preferred

Position Summary

The Lead Teacher is responsible for planning and implementing developmentallyappropriate learning experiences that support children's social, emotional, physical, and intellectual development.

Lead Teachers work closely with assistant teachers, other staff members, andfamilies to provide each child with high-quality care and opportunities to learnthrough play, exploration, creativity, and positive interactions.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of lesson planning and early childhood education practices.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Patience, professionalism, dependability, and flexibility.
• Strong communication skills with children, families, coworkers,and administration.
• Ability to complete required classroom documentation and paperworkaccurately and on time.
• Ability to maintain a safe, organized, and positive classroom environment.

Classroom Planning & Organization

• Develop and maintain weekly lesson plans aligned with The Creative Curriculum.
• Follow North Carolina child care requirements for classroom organizationand room arrangement.
• Maintain accurate daily attendance records.
• Complete regular observations and documentation for each child.
• Prepare accurate incident and classroom reports when required.
• Maintain organized classroom and student files.
• Properly identify children's cots, mats, cubbies, and personal belongings.
• Rotate toys, learning materials, and classroom activities to maintainchildren's interest and engagement.
• Prepare materials and resources needed for planned lessons and activities.
• Maintain classroom cleanliness, organization, and safety.
• Share appropriate classroom responsibilities with the Assistant Teacher.

Learning Activities

• Create a welcoming classroom environment that supports current learning themes.
• Incorporate positive character development, kindness, respect,and good decision-making into daily activities.
• Provide developmentally appropriate activities based on children'sages and abilities.
• Teach children age-appropriate fire, weather, and emergencysafety procedures.
• Help children participate safely and calmly in requiredfire and tornado drills.

Interaction With Children

• Maintain appropriate supervision of children at all times.
• Assist children with meals, feeding, toileting, and otherdaily care needs when necessary.
• Lead group-time and individual learning activities.
• Use open-ended questions to encourage creativity, communication,and critical thinking.
• Spend meaningful time interacting with each child.
• Model appropriate language, behavior, and social skills.
• Listen carefully to children and respond appropriately to their needs.
• Use positive guidance and redirection techniques to encourageappropriate behavior and engagement.

Communication With Families & Staff

• Maintain professional behavior at all times.
• Model appropriate language and communication for children.
• Provide parents and guardians with verbal and/or writteninformation about their child's day.
• Participate in parent-teacher conferences and staff meetingswhen required.
• Participate in family engagement activities and center events.
• Treat children, families, coworkers, and administration with respect.
• Report conflicts, concerns, or unusual situations to the Director.
• Maintain a calm and professional demeanor in challenging situations.

Additional Responsibilities

• Assist with the training and orientation of Assistant Teachers,new employees, volunteers, and substitute teachers.
• Complete required annual professional development andin-service training hours.
• Follow all Little Ones World Academy policies and procedures.
• Participate in family events, center activities,and fundraising programs.
• Perform additional reasonable duties assigned by the Director.

Employment Requirements

• Physical examination
• TB screening or testing, as applicable
• Criminal background check
• CPR & First Aid certification
• BSAC — Basic School-Age Care, when applicable
• SIDS training, when applicable
• Playground Safety training
• Additional training and professional development required bythe North Carolina Division of Child Development and EarlyEducation (DCDEE)

Important: Applicants must be able to meet all applicable North Carolinachild care licensing and employment requirements before beginning work.