Preschool Teacher Birth through five

Tender Care Learning Academy L; Delaware; On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensations

Career Advancement Opportunities

Great Work Environment

401K

Paid Vacation Time

Supplemental Insurance

Job summary

Tender Care Learning Academy in Wilmington and New Castle DE is seeking a Lead Teacher who is energetic, organized, and dedicated to fostering lifelong learning in children. The role involves daily care, curriculum implementation, and strong collaboration with parents and staff.

Ideal candidates have TECE I & II or CDA, Delaware First certification, and 2+ years of Early Childhood Education experience. A degree in ECE or child development is preferred, with coursework in curriculum planning and

Qualifications

• Must have TECE I & II or CDA certification.
• Must have Delaware First certification as a Teacher or higher.
• Associate or Bachelor’s Degree in education or related field.
• 2+ years of Early Childhood Education classroom experience.
• High School diploma or equivalent with relevant coursework.
• Coursework in Curriculum Planning and Classroom Management.
• Lead Teacher duties include daily care and curriculum implementation.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic needs for children.
• Maintain a safe, pleasant, sanitary environment.
• Develop age-appropriate socialization skills in children.
• Establish and enforce rules promoting positive behavior and manners.
• Identify behavioral problems and apply appropriate strategies.
• Demonstrate strong classroom management throughout the day.
• Provide tools and resources to stimulate growth and development.
• Adapt teaching methods to learning styles.
• Attend staff meetings, conferences, and workshops.
• Conduct parent-teacher conferences and communicate progress.
• Address parental concerns effectively.
• Develop age-appropriate planning guides and activities.
• Provide daily communication updates to parents.

Skills

Communication

Classroom management

Respect for diversity

Parental communication

Professionalism

Creativity

Education

TECE I & II or CDA

Delaware First Certification

Associate or Bachelor's Degree

Early Childhood Education experience 2+ yrs

High School or equivalent

Curriculum planning coursework

Leadership in ECE (preferred)

Job description

Job Description

Tender Care Learning Academy in Wilmington and New Castle DE is looking for an experienced, energetic Lead Teacher to work with students in our program. This individual must be organised, creative and dedicated to their profession. One who is passionate about caring and inspiring ALL children to be lifelong learners!

Benefits/Perks

• Competitive Compensations
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Great Work Environment
• 401K
• Paid Vacation Time
• Supplemental Insurance

Required Education

• Completion of TECE I & II, and or CDA. Must have Certification from Delaware First as a Teacher or higher.
• Associate or Bachelor's Degree
• Early Childhood Education Experience in a classroom or daycare setting of 2 or more years.
• High School or equivalent
• (Preferably) Associates degree or higher in Early Childhood Education/Child Development.
• Courses in Curriculum Planning, and Classroom Management
• Lead Early Childhood Toddler Teacher will perform direct daily care to children including but not limited to personal care routines and the implementation of curriculum.

Attributes and Qualities of an Early Childhood Teacher

• Exhibits stable and responsible work habits.
• Regularly reflection and self-examination
• Serves as a model for children through their own conduct.
• Displays imagination and creativity.
• Communicates effectively with each child, both verbally and non-verbally
• Shows respect for the diversity of families, children and co-workers.
• Communicates effectively with parents and prospective parents.
• Passionate about education and models through own conduct
• Speaks to children with respect and provides a warm friendly learning environment.
• Incorporate Language and Literature into curriculum through the day.
• Have experience with classroom management.

Job Description

• Provide basic needs for children.
• Provide a pleasant, safe, and sanitary environment.
• Developing age-appropriate socialization skills in children.
• Establish and enforce rules that promote positive behavior, and good manners.
• Identifying behavioral problems and developing appropriate strategies to address them.
• Strong classroom management skills.
• Provide various tools, and resources for children to use and explore that will stimulate growth and development.
• Adapt teaching methods and materials to enhance and compliment the children learning styles.
• Attending staff meetings, conferences, and workshops.
• Conduct parent-teacher conferences.
• Ability to address all concerns with parents effectively.
• Develop age-appropriate planning guides and activities.
• Provide daily communication and updates to parents on children’s progress.
• Complete evaluations of students through assessment and observations tool.
• Bilingual and multilingual candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.