Summary

The Teacher is responsible for developing a cohesive teaching team, coordinating the curriculum, and managing the day-to-day operational activities of the classroom. Teachers must understand children's cognitive, social, emotional and physical development in order to ensure a safe and stimulating classroom environment where children are actively engaged and encouraged to succeed. The Teacher must be skilled in communicating with both children and adults in order to meet the needs of the children, effectively guide teacher assistants, and resolve parental concerns.

This Teacher will also have qualifications as a director to be able to step into a director role when current director is off site or away from the center. Potential to switch to just director role at some point with an easy transition. Director on site will manage the day to day issues that arise alongside learning director duties (paperwork, admin communications, managing staff and parent issues, etc).

Duties

• Coordinate and implement educational curriculum by developing classroom activities based on developmentally appropriate practices and early learning standards
• Lead by example; encourage teaching team success through modeling and coaching.
• Plan individual and group age-appropriate activities to actively engage children and encourage social, cognitive and emotional growth.
• Maintain frequent communications with parents through informal discussions and the Brightwheel App.
• Ensure all center policies and state regulations are met.
• Ensure a healthy classroom environment – including maintaining appropriate hygiene and cleanliness standards and safety and security of children.
• Supervise teacher assistants and classroom volunteers to ensure they are following planned activities, hygiene and safety standards.
• Maintain accurate records, forms and files.
• Maintain personal professional development plan to ensure continuous quality improvement.

Director Duties:

• State billing
• daily schedule
• admin messages to families
• teacher supports
• leadership and staff development
• maintain ratios and in class supports
• keep center in compliance daily

Requirements

• Strong oral and written communication skills and basic computer skills.
• High energy and the ability to work well with others (staff, children, and parents) and to foster a team environment.
• A strong understanding of child development.
• Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification. Will certify for the right candidate.
• Must clear full background check and must pass health screening.
• Associate or Lead Qualified
• Requirements include the ability to take frequent walks, use hands and fingers, handle objects, tools or controls, talk to and hear voices at many levels. May also be required to kneel, bend, squat or crawl.
• Excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Director qualified- Must be at least 20 years old

Benefits

5 Paid Holidays
Paid Professional Development Days
Discounted Childcare
Telehealth