Lead Teacher

Piperpreschool; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A progressive preschool in Irvine is seeking a passionate Lead Teacher. This full-time role involves collaborating with colleagues to implement an emergent curriculum and working with a diverse age range of children. Candidates with a strong foundation in early childhood education and leadership experience are encouraged to apply, as the position supports personal and professional growth.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401K

Paid holidays

Qualifications

• Minimum 24 ECE units required.
• 3 years of classroom teaching experience needed.
• Master Teacher Permit or equivalent education required.

Responsibilities

• Implement emergent curriculum collaboratively.
• Flexibility to work with all ages.
• Align with school philosophy and grow professionally.

Skills

Collaboration

Adaptability

Communication in English

Communication in Spanish

Education

24 ECE units

B.A. or B.S. in Education

Job description

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Base pay range

$24.00/hr - $28.00/hr

Employment Type: Full-time.

Operating Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:30 pm

Looking for a Lead Teacher for a progressive preschool in the Irvine area. We are only interested in candidates who have a passion for the field and meet all the requirements listed. We're looking for people who have chosen early education as their career... not just a job. You must love children, that's a given. But you also must love life. We want to know your professional goals and help create the path that will allow you to achieve them... to grow beyond them. And even more so, we want to know your personal goals. Ultimately, a happy you make for a happy kid... a happy parent... a happy place.

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All applicants must have the ability to collaboratively implement an emergent curriculum. Teachers must be open to working with all ages within our programming, be flexible, genuinely resonate with our unique philosophy, and have an eagerness to grow within our school.

Requirements

• 24 ECE units (B.A. or B.S. Preferred).
• 3 Years of Classroom Teaching Experience.
• Qualify for the Master Teacher Permit or B.A. in Child Development or equivalent.
• At least two years leading in a classroom and working with a team.
• Fluent in English & Spanish.
  
  

Compensation: Salary is based on experience, education, and position. Hourly rate: $24.00 - $28.00. Medical, dental, and vision benefits. 401K. Paid holidays.

How To Apply

Please copy and paste the link below to submit your application.

https://www.piperpreschool.com/home/work-at-piper/

About Piper Preschool

We are Piper. We grow with families. We create community. We love what we do, and put our heart and soul into every detail.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Education and Training

• Industries

  Education Administration Programs

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