Senior Lead Teacher: Deerfield Beach, FL

day1academies; Deerfield Beach (FL); Vor Ort; USD 61.000 - 98.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid parental leave

Paid holidays and time off

Zusammenfassung

Bezos Academy in Deerfield Beach, FL, seeks a Senior Lead Teacher to guide a Montessori-inspired classroom of up to 20 children aged 3–5 and coach other teachers in best practices. You will plan activities, assess development, and adapt plans to ensure kindergarten readiness.

You will mentor staff enrolled in Bezos Academy's Montessori Credential Program, collaborate with an Assistant Teacher, and report to the Head of School. Relocation support is available.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree or alternative four years of related classroom experience in lieu of a degree.
• Primary diploma from an AMI, AMS, or MACTE-accredited institute.

Aufgaben

• Plan, prepare, and deliver Montessori-inspired instructional activities.
• Use child-level assessment data to modify instructional plans for kindergarten readiness.
• Coach teachers and provide mentorship to staff in Bezos Academy's credential program.
• Communicate regularly with families to support each child's development.

Kenntnisse

Montessori knowledge

Adult coaching

Mentoring

Data-driven instruction

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree

AMI/AMS MACTE diploma

Jobbeschreibung

As Senior Lead Teacher, you will lead a classroom of up to 20 children ages three through five and provide instructional coaching and support to the rest of the teaching staff at a Bezos Academy school within our multi-state network of schools in under-resourced communities, offering quality Montessori-inspired preschool at no cost to families. You will plan, prepare, and deliver instructional activities that facilitate active Montessori learning experiences. You will use child-level assessment and growth data to modify instructional plans to ensure every child is ultimately ready for kindergarten. You will create learning opportunities that support the cognitive, language, social, emotional, and physical development of every child. You will build relationships and communicate regularly with families to support each child's development.

You will bring a deep knowledge of Montessori educational principles and practices, as well as complementary early childhood philosophies and pedagogies. You will coach teachers to create thriving classrooms and reflect on their practice. You will facilitate teacher learning opportunities and provide mentorship to those enrolled in Bezos Academy's Montessori Credential Program. In this role, you will collaborate directly with an Assistant Teacher in your classroom and report directly to the Head of School.

LOCATION

We are actively hiring a Senior Lead Teacher to support our preschool in Deerfield Beach ( 321 NW 2nd Ave, Deerfield Beach, FL 33441 ).

Relocation support is available for this role.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

• This is a full-time, benefits-eligible, salaried position.
• The full salary range for this position is $61,000 - $98,000 per year. The upper third of the salary range is typically reserved for existing employees who have been in the role for multiple years and demonstrate strong performance over time. Starting salary will vary by qualifications and prior experience.
• This role includes 32 paid days of scheduled breaks, 3 paid days of personal time off, 9 paid days of sick (care) time, 10 paid holidays, and additional time off if required by applicable law.
• Benefits for this role include medical, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, a 401(k) plan with a 4% employer contribution match, paid parental leave, an employer-matched flexible spending account for dependent care, and more.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Three or more years of experience as a Lead Teacher/Lead Guide in a Montessori primary classroom (ages 3-6)
• Bachelor's degree OR an additional four years of additional relevant classroom experience in lieu of a degree
• Primary diploma from an AMI, AMS, or other MACTE-accredited institute
• Track record of driving strong child outcomes as a teacher
• Strong adult coaching skills and mindsets
• Ability to meet all credentialing criteria for lead early childhood teachers in Florida (please see here for a summary of credentialing criteria)
• Ability and willingness to serve as designated person in charge, responsible for the overall on-site supervision of staff
• Ability to meet all additional training and eligibility requirements of Florida, including clearing background checks, tuberculosis tests, and so on, with required documentation eligibility and training completion submitted through each state's respective child care regulatory agency prior to start of employment
• Experience monitoring and maintaining accurate records on the progress of individual students
• Ability to independently supervise, communicate effectively with, and care for young children safely, including ability to lift a minimum of 40 lbs
• Experience working effectively across lines of difference

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Five or more years of experience as a Montessori primary Lead Teacher, including three or more years post-certification
• Track record of generating positive outcomes from coaching and training educators
• Comfort and confidence with various child, classroom-efficacy, and adult learning assessment methods
• Experience working with children and families in low-income areas
• Experience working with children with special needs