Preschool Lead Teacher Two-Year-Old Class

The Catholic Center; North Carolina; On-site; USD 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

St. Andrew Early Childhood Center in Apex, NC is seeking a part-time Preschool Lead Teacher for 2-year-olds. The successful applicant will ensure a nurturing and faith-filled environment while engaging children in play-based learning according to the Diocese of Raleigh standards. Candidates should have a background in early childhood education, effective communication skills, and a passion for working with young children.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of previous experience in a play-based early childhood center.
• Must pass criminal background checks and complete Safe Environment Training.

Responsibilities

• Provide a safe, nurturing environment for children in the preschool program.
• Document developmental progress and differentiate instruction based on needs.

Skills

Patience

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in early childhood or elementary education

Early childhood credential

Job description

Apply by submitting your cover letter and resume to: Nina Garcia, Director, [e-mail]

St. Andrew Early Childhood Center

Employment Type

Part Time

Location

Apex, NC

Posted Date

Position Summary:

Preschool Lead Teacher (for 2-year-olds) to join St. Andrew Early Childhood Center in Apex, NC. The lead teacher will provide a safe, nurturing, faith-filled environment for children in our half-day preschool program while maintaining the overall supervision of students and daily class functions.

Key responsibilities:

• Engage children in socialization and play-based learning that is developmentally age-appropriate and follows the Diocese of Raleigh Preschool Standards.
• Work effectively with an Assistant Teacher and participate in ongoing collaboration and planning with the preschool director and colleagues.
• Document ongoing assessment of each child's developmental progress to differentiate instruction based on student needs.
• Establish positive and effective family relations through ongoing parent communication.
• Attend required staff meetings, workshops, and school functions.
• Complete 10 hours of continuing education per year.
• Attend any meetings required by the Diocese
• Check the class email account same number of days per week that assigned to work
• Notify the Director when absence is necessary
• Minimum level of Education: Early Childhood teachers must have either a bachelor’s degree in early childhood or elementary education or have two years of experience working with young children and have or be in the process of attaining an early childhood credential.
• Minimum years of work experience: Two or more years of previous experience in a play-based early childhood center.
• Employment is contingent upon applicant satisfactorily passing criminal background and reference checks
• Must complete diocese-sponsored Safe Environment Training prior to start.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience in a play-based early childhood center.
• Exhibits great love and patience for children.
• Effective written and spoken communication
• A practicing Catholic preferred with thorough knowledge of the Catholic faith and ability to communicate it to wider audience in both words and actions.