Preschool Lead Teacher

Celebree School; Middletown (RI); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking passionate educators to join their team in a fulfilling role that nurtures children's growth. This position offers the opportunity to create a welcoming classroom environment while adhering to state regulations. As part of a supportive organization, you will have access to resources for personal and professional development. Enjoy a range of benefits, including health insurance, paid time off, and opportunities for career advancement. If you are dedicated to making a positive impact in children's lives, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Free Continuing Education Units

Career Development

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

401K Plan

Paid Time Off

Child Care Discounts

Employee Referral Bonuses

Monthly Team Building Initiatives

Qualifications

• Ideal candidate should have an AA degree in Early Childhood or related fields.
• Must demonstrate effective classroom management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage classroom compliance with state regulations and company standards.
• Create and implement engaging lesson plans according to curriculum.

Skills

Classroom Management

Child Development

Lesson Planning

Effective Communication

Positive Discipline Techniques

Education

AA degree in Early Childhood Education

Credit equivalent in Psychology or Child Development

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Middletown - Middletown, DE

Salary Range: $18.00 - $20.00 Hourly

Job Category: Education

Description

At every Celebree School, our mission is to protect, educate, and nurture the children in our care. Child care jobs with our School family are life-changing ones. We say Celebree Schools are a place where we grow people big and small because we all learn from each other, every day. At Celebree Schools, we are committed to offering qualified educators rewarding child care jobs. We encourage staff members opportunities to become increasingly proficient in their position with the chance to grow within the Celebree Organization. To those ends, we have developed and implemented our Employee Investment Cycle.

At Celebree School we have an unsurpassed dedication to growing people BIG and small. As a member of the Celebree Team you have access to the tools and resources necessary to reach your full potential. The choice is yours, where do you want to go? What do you want to be? Make your time with Celebree one of personal and professional growth.

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Full Time (30+ hour per week) Benefits Offered:

• Free Continuing Education Units
• Tiers Program
• Career Development
• Short Term Disability
• 401K Plan
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Employer Assistance Program
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Child Care Discounts
• Orientation Program
• Employee Referral Bonuses
• Monthly Team Building Initiatives
• Onboarding Cost Reimbursement
• Free Uniform Items

**not an all-inclusive list**

Essential Functions:

• Manages classroom ensuring compliance with all DELAWARE STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION ~ DELAWARE FIRST regulations, company standards, policies and procedures.
• Provides a welcoming and friendly classroom environment for all children, parents and visitors.
• Maintains attractive and current classroom/hallway displays and an educational and informative Parent Board that is updated regularly.
• Creates and implements thorough, timely lesson plans that are age appropriate and stimulating in accordance with weekly themes and Celebree’s curriculum; manages effective classroom transitions.
• Assists and supervises children during all activities; counsels children as needed using positive and appropriate discipline techniques.
• Ensures that appearance, cleanliness and safe environment of classroom are appropriately maintained.
• Accurately completes all classroom paperwork, e.g., Daily Reports, accident reports, attendance records.
• Provides support and direction to assistant teacher to ensure the classroom functions in an orderly manner.
• Communicates effectively with parents, e.g., greeting by name, addressing concerns in a timely manner, giving positive feedback, and providing regular updates on their child’s development and classroom happenings.
• Identifies opportunities and/or problems in the classroom and center and works with the assistant teacher and/or director to resolve.

Qualifications

Physical Demands:

The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. The job requires frequent bending, stooping, squatting, reaching, lifting and carrying; ability to lift 50 pounds.

Education/Experience:

Ideal candidate will have an AA (or credit equivalent) degree in Early Childhood or Elementary Education, Psychology, Child Development, Family Studies or a similar discipline.