Toddler Lead Teacher — Flexible Schedule & Benefits

Amazing Explorers Academy; Saint Augustine (FL); On-site; Full time

Job description

About the Toddler Teacher position

The Lead Teacher is responsible for implementing the curriculum in the classroom and for the supervision and management of children in the classroom. He or she must be knowledgeable in developmentally appropriate practices to supervise assistant teachers and children in their room, ensuring activities and curriculum are adhered to as required by the Director.

Teacher responsibilities are:

-Ensures that the appearance, cleanliness, and safe environment of the classroom are appropriately maintained

-Completes all academy and classroom paperwork, such as daily notes, student accident reports, and attendance reports

-Attends and participates in staff meetings, academy events, and parent meetings as requested

-Helps and supervises children during all activities

-Counsels children when social, academic, or adjustment problems arise

-Prepares and implements classroom lesson plans, programs, and schedules

-Develops, plans, and prepares instructional aids/materials for classroom activities

-Helps children with meal times and clean-up

-Ensures that all classroom and outdoor equipment are in good working condition and are used and maintained properly

-Physically arranges the classroom into well-defined interest areas

-Directs activities of other staff in the classroom to ensure that the classroom functions in an orderly manner

-Communicates appropriate information to parents and maintains developmental profiles for children

-Schedules and conducts parent/teacher conferences throughout the year

-Maintains family information board and other classroom bulletin boards

-Performs other duties as assigned

-Completes all academy and classroom paperwork, such as daily notes, student accident reports, and attendance reports

Infant Teacher requirements are:

-2+ years of experience of working on a Child Care or Daycare Teacher position

-Profound experience in child development and up-to-date education methods

-Good patience, flexibility, and love for children

-Strong methodical and creative abilities

-Highly professional and dependable

-Strong communication and time management skills

-Certificate in first aid and CPR

-Prefer a CDA or higher in Early Childhood Education with 45 hours training in Early Childhood Education/Child Development

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Early Childhood Education: 1 year (Preferred)
• Childcare: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person