Summary

Ascension Episcopal Day School serves the community by providing a nurturing, stimulating and supportive Christian educational environment for children ages 6 weeks thru 5 years.The Lead Teacher will be responsible for creating a nurturing, innovative, collaborative, and supportive learning community for 12 children ages 12-24 months.The Lead Teacher is responsible for the day-to-day management of one classroom and the supervision of 2 Assistant Teachers and 1 Afternoon assistant.This is a 12-month professional position.Work hours are 7:20 am to 3:20 pm.

Duties

Responsibilities Include:

Creating and maintaining a safe and stimulating classroom environment conducive to the cognitive, physical, social, spiritual, and emotional development of young children ages 12-24 months. Meeting the basic care needs of the children in your care including diapering, toilet training, feeding, sleeping, and health and safety needs. Developing curriculum and lesson plans that encourage curiosity, reflection, exploration, and problem-solving appropriate to the development levels of the children in you care. Modeling developmentally appropriate behavior management techniques. Selecting supplies, equipment, and other instructional materials appropriate for the classroom environment. Working cooperatively and effectively as a team leader by communicating and contributing information on a continuous basis to the Director, your classroom staff, and teachers in other classrooms. Attending staff meetings, including meeting with your classroom staff on a regular basis. Mentoring and providing leadership for all staff members by maintaining and upholding all school policies and standards for education, behavior, and professionalism. Maintaining a chain of command in your classroom throughout the entire school day. Participating in staff development and training opportunities. Maintaining open, friendly, and cooperative relationship with each child's family.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS: Ascension Day School is an educational center and not a daycare. We require Lead Teachers to maintain a high-quality learning environment. The successful candidate will have, at minimum: A bachelor's degree in early childhood education or a related field. 2 years teaching experience in an early education center. Advanced knowledge of early education instructional design and teaching methods. Advanced knowledge of child mental, cognitive, and physical development. Supervisory and leadership experience. Effective oral and written communication skills.

Benefits

BENEFITS: Competitive wages for early education. 45-minute paid lunch. Paid trainings for professional development. Potential for advancement and promotion. Our Angel Fund provides extra money for staff emergencies and up to 6 weeks of maternity/paternity leave. 12 days paid personal leave, 9 days paid sick leave, and 3 days paid "personal health" days per year. Two bonuses a year. Gift cards and breakfasts/lunches given as extra thank-you recognitions throughout the year. One paid doctor visit per year plus paid vaccines and gift cards up to $150 for vaccines. We encourage you to play with the kids and have fun both indoors and outside!