Lead Preschool Teacher, Pompano Beach

Lead Preschool Teacher

75 Days Old

Job Purpose

As a Lead Preschool Teacher, you will 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 socialemotional, cognitive, and developmental needs.

How You Will Impact Education

Instruction/Education Responsibilities

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

Required Qualifications and Skills

Develop and implement lesson plan activities
Develop and implement STEM and literacy activities and concepts
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 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 developmentally appropriate practice (DAP)
Familiar with NAEYC standards
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 processpreferred
College level coursework, Associate's or Bachelor's degree - 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
Must pass Level 2 background screening
VPK certified if applicable
The following childcare training courses must be completed within specified timeframes-
Preschool Appropriate Practices - upon hire
Florida early learning and developmental standards- Birth to kindergarten (2017) Onlineupon hire
Florida early learning and developmental standards- Birth to kindergarten (2017) Instructor-Led - within 180 days of employment
Special Needs Appropriate Practiceswithin 90 days of employment
CPR and First Aidwithin 90 days of employment
Other training requirements identified by leadership team
May perform other duties assigned.

Work Environment

While performing the responsibilities of this position, the work environment characteristics listed below are representative of the environment the employee will encounter:

Usual office working conditions.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

No physical exertion required.
Travel within or outside of state.
Light work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force as frequently as needed to move objects.

FLSA Overtime Category

Job is exempt from the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act.

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Location:: Pompano Beach

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