Infant lead teacher

Spanish For Fun • Wake Forest, NC

11d • Onsite

About The Position

The Lead Teacher is responsible for the holistic education of each child, ensuring that their needs and interests are met. The Lead Teacher stimulates the students' language, emotional, physical, and cognitive development by providing meaningful and personalized learning experiences. This role requires consistent professional practices aligned with the school’s policies, and collaboration with students, families, colleagues, and the administration. The Lead Teacher must comply with the regulations and policies of the state of North Carolina.

Requirements

• HS Degree + NC Early Childhood Credentials (with at least 18 EC Ed credits) or a Bachelor's degree in Education or Psychology.
• AA/AAS in Early Childhood Development or Child Development.
• Bilingual (Spanish and English).
• Minimum of 2 years of verifiable experience in early childhood education.
• CPR and First Aid Certification.
• DHHS Criminal Background Check.
• SID certification
• Communicates clearly and effectively in English and demonstrates a willingness to learn and use Spanish in daily interactions.
• Ability to work under pressure in a dynamic environment.
• Self-motivation, initiative, and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Creative and effective problem-solving.
• Ability to foster teamwork and maintain positive relationships with colleagues and families.
• Ability to move easily within the classroom, including kneeling, crouching, crawling, running, and jumping to engage with children at their level.
• Ability to physically get down to a child’s level by sitting on the floor or kneeling, promoting closeness and trust.
• Ability to respond quickly and accurately when needed to ensure children’s safety, such as assisting them during play or in risky situations.

Responsibilities

• Plans and documents all learning activities following SPANISH FOR FUN! (SFF!) guidelines, ensuring alignment with established school policies and procedures.
• Ensures student attendance records are up to date and collaborates with team members in managing daily classroom activities in compliance with DCDEE and SFF! regulations.
• Actively attends and contributes to planning meetings, school events, and parent conferences, ensuring compliance with SFF! policies and DCDEE guidelines at all times.
• Ensures compliance with all health and safety regulations set by SFF! and DCDEE, maintaining a safe and age-appropriate classroom environment and materials.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level