Lead Early Preschool 2's Teacher (7:00AM-4:00PM OR 8:00AM-5:00PM OR 9:00AM-6:00PM)

Wonder Academy•Indian Trail, NC

15h•Onsite

About The Position

Wonder Academy, a creative arts preschool in the Indian Trail, North Carolina area, is seeking a full-time Lead Early Preschool Educator for its 2-year-old classroom. The role provides quality care and early childhood education to children from infancy through age 12 while supporting the academy’s mission of unlocking children’s natural gifts through play, movement, and the arts in a quality learning environment. The listed schedule options are 7:00 AM–4:00 PM, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM, or 9:00 AM–6:00 PM. Teachers create age-appropriate learning experiences, manage classroom routines and behavior, support children’s educational milestones, and work with families and colleagues to provide a positive learning and care environment. The role includes implementing a five-part curriculum that incorporates movement and art.

Requirements

Completed EDU 119 and additional EDU coursework.
Current North Carolina CBC Qualifying Letter.
Knowledge of North Carolina rules and regulations.
Ability to develop lesson plans that meet educational standards.
Familiarity with classroom management skills.
Experience working with children with exceptionalities.
Must submit to a criminal background check upon hire.

Nice To Haves

Teaching degree or certificate in early childhood education.
Ability to plan, lead, and participate in activities involving children and lift up to 50 pounds.
At least two years of prior experience in a preschool environment.
Completed NCECC.
CPR and First Aid certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepare and teach age-appropriate lessons that meet educational requirements.
Support the academy’s mission through play, movement, and the arts.
Manage the classroom environment and provide structure and discipline to support learning.
Help children meet educational milestones through personalized instruction and supplementary assistance.
Collaborate with teachers, instructors, and staff to create an effective learning and care environment.
Provide feedback to parents and guardians regularly or as needed.
Work with children and adults from diverse cultural, linguistic, and religious backgrounds.
Prepare lesson plans based on children’s ages, developmental maturity, and needs, incorporating vocabulary, shapes, colors, letters, and numbers.
Teach interpersonal skills such as sharing, taking turns, and asking permission.
Implement the five-part curriculum incorporating movement and art.