Infant Toddler Lead Teacher
About The Position
At Children’s Paradise, we believe that EVERY CHILD DESERVES TO BEGIN LIFE WITH BIG DREAMS! The organization aims to provide quality early education to prepare children for kindergarten and improve their educational outcomes. This role involves joining a dedicated group of professionals making a difference in communities, while enjoying a fun environment, great people, pay, and benefits. The Lead Teacher will oversee the educational care and development of a specific classroom, implementing all components of the Quality Preschool Initiative as defined in Program requirements. This includes supervising Instructional Assistants and collaborating with children, staff, and families to ensure high-quality early childhood education.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in ECE/ Child Development or higher level degree
- 24 ECE units +ability to attain Child Development Teacher's Permit or higher level permit
- Ability to work at various locations, as needed
- Ability to walk, sit, and stand for extended periods of time
- Ability to lift up to 35 pounds to support children
- Ability to bend and squat to interact with children
Responsibilities
- Lead the educational care and development of a specific classroom by implementing all components of the Quality Preschool Initiative as defined in the Program requirements
- Supervise all Instructional Assistants (IA’s)
- Perform tasks required to support High Quality learning for all students, parents & extended families
- Collaborate with children, staff & families to assure High Quality early childhood education
- Responsible for planning & implementing a rich curriculum which incorporates the Creative Curriculum, and PITC Curriculum
- Responsible for using the CLASS tool to guide intentional teaching and meaningful engagement
- Responsible for creating and maintaining the specific interest centers including Science, Math, Literacy & Language, Dramatic Play, Block Play, Sensory Play, Mindful Me & Soft Places for relaxing using ITERS guidelines
- Insure daily Classroom cleanliness that meets with all Health & Safety Guidelines as defined within ITERS & the External Health & Safety review
Benefits
- Fun & Dynamic Work Environment
- Growth and Promotional Opportunities
- 100% Medical Benefits Provided
- Dental, Vision and Matching 401k Plans Offered
- Discounted to No Cost Childcare (based on qualifications)
- Annual Stipends and Quarterly Company-Wide Events
- Behavioral and Mental Health Support Provided
- Paid Vacation, Sick and Holidays
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
