STARS Early Learning Academy - Lead Teacher

Cologne Academy; Cologne (MN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Cologne Academy is seeking a dedicated teacher to provide a nurturing, educational environment for young learners. The role involves classroom management, lesson planning, progress assessment, and daily scheduling to support student development.

The ideal candidate demonstrates patience, flexibility, and professionalism, with CPR/First Aid certification and strong communication skills. Candidates must meet DHS rules and be able to lift up to 40 pounds.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old and meet DHS rules.
• Preferred experience in early childhood or elementary classroom setting.
• Evidence of continued professional development.
• Certified in pediatric CPR and First Aid.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Well-organized, committed, positive.
• Creative and energetic.
• Thorough knowledge of early childhood and/or school age best practices.
• Mobility to ensure children's safety.
• High level of patience.
• Lift up to 40 pounds.
• Background study clearance.

Responsibilities

• Arrive to work on time.
• Oversee and manage a classroom while maintaining ratio.
• Remain flexible and calm while multi-tasking in a busy classroom.
• Plan, write, post, and implement developmentally appropriate lesson plans.
• Establish safe and positive boundaries with children.
• Implement consistent classroom management techniques.
• Maintain a clean, organized classroom for children and families.
• Develop professional relationships with parents and co-workers.
• Complete assessments of each child's progress twice annually.
• Conduct 2 parent/teacher conferences annually.
• Play with children on the floor.
• Be outdoors supervising children in various weather conditions.
• Create and adhere to a daily schedule.
• Provide leadership and supervision of an Assistant Teacher and/or Aide.
• Problem-solve quickly under pressure.
• Maintain documentation of children when needed.

Skills

Patience

Communication

Classroom management

Flexibility

Professionalism

Job description

Teacher Job Description

Overview

A teacher employed at STARS Early Learning Academy will provide a welcoming, nurturing, safe, and educational environment for students. He/she will assume the responsibilities of classroom management, lesson planning, relationship building, assessing student progress, and following a daily schedule. Equally important are exhibiting a positive attitude, asserting flexibility, and possessing a high level of patience and professionalism. The teacher will provide supervision and immediate care as needed to protect children's well-being.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old and meet specific educational and experience requirements specified by the DHS Child Care Center Rules.
• Preferred previous experience in an early childhood or elementary classroom setting.
• Evidence of continued professional development.
• Certified in pediatric CPR and First Aid.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Well-organized, committed, positive.
• Creative and energetic.
• Thorough knowledge of early childhood and/or school age best practices.
• Mobility required to ensure the safety of children.
• High level of patience.
• Lift up to 40 pounds.
• Background study clearance.

Responsibilities

• Arrive to work on time.
• Oversee and manage a classroom of early childhood or school-age children while remaining in ratio.
• Remain flexible and calm while multi-tasking in a busy classroom environment.
• Plan, write, post, and implement developmentally appropriate lesson plans.
• Establish safe and positive boundaries with children.
• Implement successful, consistent, and appropriate classroom management techniques.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming classroom environment for children and families.
• Develop professional and respectful relationships with parents and co-workers.
• Complete an assessment of each child's social, emotional, and academic progress twice annually.
• Conduct 2 parent/teacher conferences annually.
• Play with children on the floor.
• Be outdoors supervising children in various weather conditions.
• Create and adhere to a daily schedule.
• Provide leadership and supervision of an Assistant Teacher and/or Aide.
• Problem-solve quickly under pressure.
• Maintain documentation of children when needed.