State Pre-K Lead Teacher

Learning Care Group; West Haven (CT); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

50% childcare discount

Immediate access to benefits

401(k) company match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

Learning Care Group is looking for a passionate State Pre-K Lead Teacher in West Haven, Connecticut. This role involves planning and instructing for the developmental needs of preschool children.
The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education, experience in leading a classroom, and the ability to create engaging lesson plans.

The position includes competitive benefits, including a childcare discount, flexible scheduling with no nights or weekends, and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field.
• Experience leading a classroom and creating educational lesson plans.
• Ability to meet state requirements for education and childcare center requirements.
• Capability to work indoors or outdoors while engaging in physical activity with children.

Responsibilities

• Plan, assess, and instruct based on children's needs and program requirements.
• Develop interactive learning experiences while mentoring fellow teachers.
• Manage classroom and implement curriculum.
• Build relationships with families to promote children's achievement.

Skills

Classroom leadership

Curriculum development

Child engagement

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field

Job description

Join a strong community where all we do is care-for the children and families we serve every day, as well as for our dedicated team members. Our people are our best asset. We listen and we know what you're looking for:

• You want benefits. We support you with a minimum 50% childcare discount, immediate access to benefits, innovative health programs, 401(k) company match, and much more.
• You want balance. We offer flexible schedules that work for you, no nights or weekends, the ability to bring your children to work with you, and paid time off.
• You want opportunity. We invest in your future with ongoing training, tuition reimbursement, credential assistance, and our unique Master Teacher Program.
• You want recognition. We provide a positive, fun workplace where employees are appreciated.

The State Pre-K Lead Teacher is responsible for all aspects of planning, assessing and instructing based on the needs of each child, and the requirements of the program. We want change makers who never stop being curious, inventive, and open-hearted to prepare children for Kindergarten and beyond.

As a Lead Pre-K Teacher, you’ll:

• Create! Develop fun,interactive learning experiences while mentoring fellow Teachers.
• Care! Promote the social, physical, and intellectual growth of the preschool childreninyour class.
• Call the shots! Take the lead onclassroom managementand curriculum implementation,plusbe an expert on all licensing guidelines, company standards and Pre-K program requirements.
• Communicate! Build sincere relationships with enrolled and prospective families to promote achievement for the child and to support your center’s success.

We want energetic, dependable, passionate individuals who are at least 18 and have:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education, Family Studies or related degree
• Experience leading a classroom and creating educational lesson plans
• The ability to meet state requirements for education and our childcare center requirements.
• The ability to work indoors or outdoors and engage in physical activity with children.

Learning Care is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against an employee or applicant based on race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status or any other protected status under federal, state, or local law.