Lead Pre-K Teacher

Summary

The Lead Pre-K Teacher implements curriculum to students, creates a caring and safe environment for the children, and provides activities to improve the overall care and quality of education. S/he must be able to communicate, listen and work well with others in a team environment. This person is eager to assist the staff in implementing a quality educational program and in developing positive relationships with the children and their parents. As a lead pre-k teacher, you will observes and document children's interest and progress, relay that information back to parents and staff, and assist teachers with implementing developmentally appropriate activities based on children's interests/needs under the direction of the Director.

Duties

• Implement Abeka curriculum, activities, and encourage participation by children.
• Actively engage in activities; manage cleanliness, order, and availability of classroom materials.
• Maintain frequent communications with parents through informal discussions and progress reports.
• Encourage self-help and good hygiene through behavior modeling.
• Help ensure smooth, daily transition from home to child care center.
• Follow all center policies and state regulations.
• Maintain personal professional development plan to ensure continuous quality improvement.
• Maintain licensing requirements per the VDOE (VA Dept. of Education)

Requirements

• Must have at minimum of a CDA (Child Development Associate Degree)
• High energy.
• Ability to work well with others.
• Strong oral and written communication skills and basic computer skills.
• A strong understanding of child development.
• Excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification.
• Must clear full background check.
• Must pass health screening.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelors degree in early education

Benefits

Vacation
Holidays
PTO
40% Child Care Discount
Yearly teacher retention grant
State sponsored (FREE of charge) bachelors degree in early education as long as employment remains stable
Positive working environment