Lead Teacher

Family and Workforce Centers of America; Wellston (MO); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in Missouri is seeking a passionate Lead Teacher for its Early Explorers Child Development Academy. This role involves planning and implementing enriching activities that foster children's growth and facilitating strong communication with parents. The ideal candidate will have a CDA certification or a degree in early childhood education along with hands-on teaching experience, contributing to a nurturing and educational environment for young learners.

Qualifications

• CDA certified or degree in Early Childhood Education required.
• Minimum 3 years experience in preschool curriculum.
• Understanding of early childhood development essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement age-appropriate activities daily.
• Conduct health checks and maintain a safe environment.
• Facilitate relationships among children to build a caring community.

Skills

Communication

Child Development Knowledge

Relationship Building

Education

Child Development Associate (CDA)

Degree in Early Childhood Education

Job description

The leadership of Family and Workforce Centers of America (FWCA) has a history of serving the St. Louis community for over 30 years. FWCA has an immediate opening for a Lead Teacher for the Early Explorers Child Development Academy.

The Lead Teacher will plan and implement learning opportunities that further the children's social, emotional, cognitive, physical growth and development while acting as the primary resource for parents.

Job Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement developmentally appropriate activities on a daily basis.
• Conduct daily health checks and ensure the environment is clean, safe, and free of hazards; be responsible for developing and implementing individualized activities based on the development level of each child.
• Create a learning environment in the classroom and outside for young children which promote experimentation and exploration.
• Communicate effectively with parents in promoting parental involvement in their child's early learning experience.
• Facilitate and assist children in developing positive relationships that support a caring community within the classroom.

Job Requirements:

• Working knowledge and understanding of early childhood development and education.
• Ability to communicate effectively with parents and including them in their child's learning process.
• One-year teaching experience working with infants and toddlers.
• Pass a criminal and child abuse and neglect background check and drug screening.
• Ability to provide a recent physical & TB test.

Education Requirements:

• Child Development Associate (CDA) certified or Degree in Early Childhood Education or other related field and minimum 3 years experience in teaching preschool curriculum.