We are looking for a fun, energetic, positive, team player to join our education team. Our lead teachers are partners in education. The lead teacher will help foster a nurturing environment that is rich in developmentally appropriate activities that will encourage children’s curiosity and learning. We care for the whole child as an individual including their social – emotional, cognitive, and developmental needs.

The following information aims to provide potential candidates with a better understanding of the requirements for this role.

*As a member of the teaching team you will:*

Communicate with co-teacher and other staff members on a daily basis

Mentor and train new staff as needed

Collaborate with other staff members to plan activities

Lead by example in the classroom and school

Ensure children’s safety and well-being at all times

Participate in ongoing professional development

Be a team player and an active, engaged member of the teaching staff

Communicate with parents daily regarding the child’s progress and development

Maintain a positive can-do attitude

Maintain accreditation and state childcare standards

Uphold company vision and mission at all times

*Job Requirements:*

· High school diploma/GED

· CDA

· 1-year experience working as lead teacher in a licensed childcare facility

· Meets state childcare education requirements

· Knowledge of infant/toddler developmentally appropriate practice (DAP)

· Familiar with continuity of care

· Strong organizational skills

· Able to maintain professional composure in stressful situations

· Excellent communication skills both written and verbal

· Familiar with accreditation process – preferred

· Must be able to sit, stand and walk for long periods of time

· Must be able to lift 40lbs

· Must be 18 years of age or older

· The following childcare training courses must be completed within specified timeframes- * Infant/Toddler Appropriate Practices - upon hire * Infant sleep safety – upon hire * Shaken baby syndrome prevention training – upon hire * Florida early learning and developmental standards- Birth to kindergarten (2017) Online – upon hire * Florida early learning and developmental standards- Birth to kindergarten (2017) Instructor-Led - within 180 days of employment * Special Needs Appropriate Practices – within 90 days of employment * CPR and First Aid – within 90 days of employment * Other training requirements identified by leadership team

*Job Responsibilities:*

· Develop and implement lesson plan activities

· Assess and observe children on a daily basis

· Adjust learning goals for each child as needed

· Maintain a healthy and safe environment

· Collaborate with co-teacher and other staff members

· Communicate with teachers, staff and parents in a professional manner

· Classroom newsletters

· Classroom documentation

· Create and maintain classroom and children’s portfolios

· Be familiar with Early Childhood theorists and philosophies such as Piaget, Vygotsky, Reggio Amelia, Montessori and others.

· Participate in at least 25 hours of professional development per year

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.00 - $18.00 per hour

Benefits: * Health insurance * Paid time off Schedule: * Monday to Friday

Experience: * Montessori/Reggio: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification: * Staff Credential (Required)

Work Location: In person