Preschool 4s Lead Teacher

Washington International School; Lewisville (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington International School seeks a passionate Preschool 4s Lead Teacher dedicated to fostering holistic development in children. The teacher will create an engaging classroom environment, employ effective teaching methods, and work collaboratively to enhance student learning. This 12-month position requires a Bachelor's degree and teaching experience, offering an opportunity to positively impact young learners' lives.

Qualifications

• 3 or more years of classroom teaching experience preferred.
• Demonstrated effective classroom management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.

Responsibilities

• Models and instills a love of learning.
• Employs a variety of teaching methods tailored to student needs.
• Builds strong partnerships with families.

Skills

Effective problem solving

Analytical ability

Positive team contribution

Excellent communication skills

Strong organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in education

Teaching license

Tools

Google Workspace

Job description

Preschool 4s Lead Teacher Job Description

A Preschool 4s Lead Teacher is passionate about supporting the children and teachers of the Preschool as they live out the Forsyth Country Day School’s mission of preparing our children for what’s ahead. The preschool lead teacher will be responsible for fostering growth in all domains of development. Those domains include the following: Social/Emotional, Language/Literacy, Math/Logical Reasoning, Physical (fine and gross motor), and Adaptive Skills. Teachers are committed to growth as professionals and individuals, and value and respect every member of the community. This is a 12-month position, M-F 7:45-3:45.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Models and instills a love of learning
• Provides a developmentally appropriate classroom environment that reflects the children’s learning and growth
• Utilizes a range of data sources to drive instruction, plan for support, and set goals for students in all areas of development: Social-Emotional, Language and Literacy, Logical-Mathematical, and Physical. This includes assessing and reporting on student learning, including formative and benchmark assessments, report cards, and parent conferences.
• Employs a variety of teaching methods including individual and small group instruction to meet the needs of students with varying abilities, attitudes, and backgrounds.
• Identifies students’ needs, and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping support students’ health, behavioral, and learning needs.
• Builds strong partnerships with families and communicates regularly about student learning and classroom events, including conducting conferences.
• Participates in all divisional, team, department, and faculty meetings.
• Maintains a positive attitude and conducts oneself professionally with respect to students, faculty, parents, and the community.
• Vigorously pursues knowledge of best teaching practices and of ages of students taught.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to positively contribute to a team environment and to our school community
• A commitment to work collaboratively and innovatively with colleagues
• Knowledge of and ability to support preschool students’ social, emotional, physical, and intellectual development
• Interested in seeking opportunities to learn and reflect
• Demonstrated effective classroom management skills
• Able to manage multiple tasks and priorities
• Effective problem solving and analytical ability
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Maintains a healthy sense of humor

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in education, early childhood education preferred
• 3 or more years of classroom teaching experience in an early childhood environment, preferred
• Teaching license preferred

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Regularly required to walk, including across uneven ground, talk, hear, reach with hands and arms, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds
• Must be able to sit and stand on the floor throughout the day, and bend, kneel, or squat to be at eye level with children.
• Must be able to operate a computer and have basic knowledge of Google Workspace
• Must be able to access and navigate all areas of the school and other facilities as needed
• Must be able to utilize oral and written communication skills effectively