Preschool Teacher

Celebree School of Reston; Great Falls Crossing (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Preschool Teacher to create a nurturing and stimulating environment for young learners. In this role, you will develop engaging lesson plans that foster curiosity and exploration while ensuring a safe and inclusive atmosphere. You will also support classroom Aides in their growth journey, contributing to a culture of learning and development. This position offers the chance to make a significant impact on children's educational experiences and personal growth. Join a supportive team that values continuous learning and career pathways, and let's grow together in shaping bright futures!

Benefits

Free Uniform Items

Team Building Initiative

Employee Referral Bonuses

Child Care Discounts

Paid Holidays

Free Continuing Education Units

Career Development

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k) Matching

Qualifications

• Must meet state requirements to be a lead teacher.
• Comprehensive knowledge of child development and licensing requirements.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement creative lesson plans for preschool children.
• Create a welcoming classroom atmosphere for learning and exploration.
• Communicate regularly with parents about children's progress.

Skills

Classroom Management

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Knowledge of Child Development

CPR & First Aid Certification

Education

State-approved Teacher Requirements

Tools

Educational Software

Job description

Benefits:

1. Free Uniform Items
2. Team Building Initiative
3. Employee Referral Bonuses
4. Child Care Discounts
5. Paid Holidays
6. Free Continuing Education Units
7. Career Development

Benefits may vary by location:

1. Health insurance
2. Paid time off
3. 401(k) matching
4. Bonus based on performance

Hours: Monday through Friday: All shifts are available (Morning, afternoon and evening)

Job Summary:

As a Preschool Teacher at Celebree School, you'll be at the heart of the action, creating a nurturing and stimulating learning environment that sparks curiosity and ignites young minds. Your mission? To ensure that Celebree's mission, vision, and values shine through in every activity, while providing preschool children with educational experiences that are as fun as they are enriching. As a Preschool Teacher, you'll also have the opportunity to help classroom Aides on their growth journey to become a Celebree Teacher.

Company Overview:

At Celebree School we grow people BIG and small. This promise reflects our holistic approach to growth, emphasizing the importance of nurturing both children and team members to reach their fullest potential. Celebree provides a supportive environment where team members have access to continuous learning, development opportunities, individual growth plans, and career pathways. Apply today, Let’s grow BIG together!

Responsibilities:

1. Develop and implement creative and developmentally appropriate lesson plans and activities that foster learning, curiosity, and exploration among preschool-aged children.
2. Create a warm, welcoming, and inclusive classroom atmosphere where preschoolers feel safe, valued, and encouraged to express themselves and learn through play.
3. Integrate language-rich activities, storytelling, and early literacy experiences into daily routines to help preschoolers develop communication skills, vocabulary, and a love of reading.
4. Ensure the cleanliness, organization, and safety of the classroom environment, including materials, equipment, and play areas, to support optimal learning and exploration.
5. Establish open and ongoing communication with parents, sharing insights, updates, and progress on their child's development.

Qualifications:

1. Must meet the requirements to be a lead teacher as approved by the governing State agency.
2. This position requires comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the behavioral and developmental stages of children and knowledge of childcare licensing requirements.
3. The ability to manage a classroom, including strong organizational, communication (verbal and written), and problem-solving skills, patience, and flexibility.

Essential Functions:

1. Manages classroom ensuring compliance with all Child Care regulations, and company standards, policies and procedures.
2. Provides a welcoming and friendly classroom environment for all children, parents and visitors.
3. Maintains attractive and current classroom/hallway displays and an educational and informative Parent Board that is updated regularly.
4. Creates and implements thorough, timely lesson plans that are age appropriate and stimulating in accordance with Celebree’s curriculum.
5. Manages effective classroom transitions.
6. Assists and supervises children during all activities; counsels children as needed using positive and appropriate discipline techniques.
7. Ensures that appearance, cleanliness, and safe environment of the classroom is appropriately maintained.
8. Accurately completes all paperwork, electronic reports, supervision records and attendance.
9. Attends all team meetings, trainings and School events as requested.
10. Provides support and direction to Aides to ensure the classroom functions in an orderly manner.
11. Provides development, coaching and training to support Aide development.
12. Always presents a positive and professional image, adhering to uniform requirements.
13. 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.

Specific Skills:

Certification in CPR & First Aid. Computer skills, familiar with educational software and curriculum.

This franchise is independently owned and operated by a franchisee. Your application will go directly to the franchisee, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this franchise-owned location. All inquiries about employment at this franchise owned location should be made directly to the franchise location, and not to Celebree School Corporate.